bote

[ boht ]

noun

, Law.

1. compensation, such as for injury to person or honor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bote¹

Learned use of Middle English bote boot ²

Example Sentences

It was some job to cotch bote on em, 'cause one allus flies away soon's a sound is hearn.

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In Specimens it is taken to mean, therefrom neuer again cometh help, but of should be after bote for that sense, comp.

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For bute bote T has unbotelich, a rare word, but unboteliche lure, HM 17/25.

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Sir Lamorak saw there was none other bote, but fast armed him, and took his horse and rode his way making great sorrow.

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Fie on your weeping, said Sir Bors de Ganis, for ye weep never but when there is no bote.

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