Vergelt
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
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.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In Saxon law. A mulct or flne for a crime. See Weregild.