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Lecherwite

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

LAIRWITE, or LEGERwite. A fine for adultery or fornication, anciently paid to the lords of certain manors. 4 Inst. ^06.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Same as Laireswite.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

LAIRWITH, or