gemot
or ge·mote
(in Anglo-Saxon England) a legislative or judicial assembly.
Origin of gemot
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How to use gemot in a sentence
The monarch assumed the function of the fole-gemot, but the principle remained—the feudee only became tenant for life.
Landholding In England | Joseph FisherThe gemot is summoned to meet this day week—that is on the third of October—and we shall wait to hear what steps they take.
Wulf the Saxon | G. A. HentyThe Witana-gemot was assembled in the great hall of Westminster in all its imperial pomp.
Harold, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonThe witena-gemot was continued, under the name of the Great Council.
Cassell's History of England, Vol. I (of 9) | AnonymousTwice outlaw he, and Nithing by the word of the armed gemot!
Star of Mercia | Blanche Devereux
British Dictionary definitions for gemot
gemote
/ (ɡɪˈməʊt) /
(in Anglo-Saxon England) a legal or administrative assembly of a community, such as a shire or hundred
Origin of gemot
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