maegbote

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maegbote - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Maegbote \Maeg"bote`\, Magbote \Mag"bote`\, n. [AS. m[=ae]g
     kinsman + b[=o]t compensation.] (Anglo-Saxon Law)
     Compensation for the injury done by slaying a kinsman.
     --Spelman.
     [1913 Webster]