childwyte

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From child +‎ wite.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtʃiːldwiːt(ə)/

Noun

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childwyte

  1. A penalty for impregnating a unfree woman.

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