Vergelt
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary · Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
In Saxon law. A mulct or fine for a crime. See "Wergild." VERGENS AD INOPIAM (Law Lat.) In Scotch law. Verging towards poverty; in declining circumstances.
2 Karnes, Eq. 8.