wolf’s head

wolf’s head. Hist. An outlaw, who was often referred to as carrying a wolf’s head (caput lupinum) and to be no more than a wild beast or wolf who could be slain and whose head could be carried to the king. — Also termed woolferthfod. See OUTLAW. “Outlawry is the last weapon of ancient law, […]

Hist. An outlaw, who was often referred to as carrying a wolf’s head (caput lupinum) and to be no more than a wild beast or wolf who could be slain and whose head could be carried to the king. — Also termed woolferthfod. See OUTLAW.