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A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Sax. [from bred, and wite, a fine or penalty.] In Saxon and old English law. A fine, penalty or amercement imposed for defaults in the assise of bread.

Kennett's Par. Ant. 114. Cowell.