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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Manbote, n. [Early ME. (a 1201) manbote, OE. mannbót (Bute n.1 2).] Compensation (? paid to the overlord) for the slaughter of a man. — 1249 Leges Marchiarum in 14.. Acts I. 415 red/1.
Si de occisione hominis appellatus fuerit … respondebit de manbote plenarie [tr. he sall ansuere for him, etc.] 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Bote.
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