WAPENTAKE

wapentake

wapentake (wahp-[schwa]n-tayk orwap-), n. [fr. Saxon waepen “weapons” + tac “touch”] Hist. 1. In some English counties, a division corresponding to the hundred or ward in other counties. See HUNDRED. 2. The court within such a division. 3. A bailiff who works in such a court.

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