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Webster 1913 Edition


Wardmote

Ward′moteˊ

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Noun.
Anciently, a meeting of the inhabitants of a ward; also, a court formerly held in each ward of London for trying defaults in matters relating to the watch, police, and the like.
Brande & C.
“Wards and wardmotes.”
Piers Plowman.

Webster 1828 Edition


Wardmote

WARDMOTE

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Noun.
In law, a court held in each ward in London.