King's Widow
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In feudal law. A widow of the king's tenant. She was not allowed to.remain without the king's consent, lest she thereby induct the king's enemy into the tenure. KINSBOTE (from kin, and bote, a composition).
In Saxon law. A composition for killing a kinsman. Anc. Inst. Eng. Index, "Bote."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In feudal law. A widow of the king's tenant in chief, who was obliged to take oath in chancery that she would not marry without the king's leave.
Defined under King in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In feudal law. A widow of the king’s tenant in chief, who was obliged to take oath in chancery that she would not marry without the King’s leave.