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Godbote

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

An ecclesiastical fine.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

sax.

In old English law. A imposed for offenses against religion; fine.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Sax. [from God, and boU, a fine, or amend.] In old English law. A fine or amercement anciently imposed for offences against religion; an ecclesiastical or church fine. CowelL Blount.