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Webster 1913 Edition


Fightwite

Fight′witeˊ

,
Noun.
[
Fight
+
wite
.]
(O.Eng. Law)
A mulct or fine imposed on a person for making a fight or quarrel to the disturbance of the peace.

Definition 2024


fightwite

fightwite

English

Noun

fightwite (plural not attested)

  1. (historical, law) A mulct or fine imposed on a person for disturbing the peace with a fight or quarrel.