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.