soke
the privilege of holding court, usually connected with the feudal rights of lordship.
a district over which local jurisdiction was exercised.
Origin of soke
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How to use soke in a sentence
If that didn't seem tew influense me, I would soke in cold water for 12 months.
Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings | Henry Wheeler ShawIn the meantime eight or ten men have gathered the amole and soke.
Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) | Carl LumholtzThe free man is the freer if he has soke and sake, if he has jurisdiction over other men.
Domesday Book and Beyond | Frederic William MaitlandThey could give and sell their land, but the soke and the commendation and the service would remain to the Saint.
Domesday Book and Beyond | Frederic William MaitlandThese free men could sell or give their land, but the commendation and the soke and sake would remain to St Edmund.
Domesday Book and Beyond | Frederic William Maitland
British Dictionary definitions for soke
/ (səʊk) /
the right to hold a local court
the territory under the jurisdiction of a particular court
Origin of soke
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