childwyte
Middle English
/ˈtʃiːldwiːt(ə)/
noun
Definitions
- A penalty for impregnating a unfree woman.
Etymology
Affix from Middle English child + Middle English wite (blame, retribution, bote, guilt, wrongdoing, blameworthiness, customary rent, misdeed, offense, fine, punishment).
Origin
Middle English
wite
Gloss
blame, retribution, bote, guilt, wrongdoing, blameworthiness, customary rent, misdeed, offense, fine, punishment
Concept
Semantic Field
Emotions and values
Ontological Category
Action/Process