wapentake
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wapentake
before 1000; Middle English < Old Norse vāpnatak (compare Old English wǣpen-getæc ) show of weapons at public voting, equivalent to vāpna (genitive plural of vāpn weapon ) + tak taking; see take
Example Sentences
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Two steps behind Gwynplaine followed the wapentake, holding up his iron weapon; and at the same interval behind the wapentake, the justice of the quorum.
From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor
The wapentake and the justice of the quorum remained where they were, allowing Gwynplaine to advance alone.
From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor
When Gwynplaine was seated, the justice of the quorum and the wapentake retired a few steps, and stood upright and motionless, behind the seat.
From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor
The wapentake passed through it, then the men, then the second torch.
From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor
The wapentake of Bulmer is, as respects minute and accurate information, part of the terra incognita of Yorkshire.
From Pope: His Descent and Family Connections Facts and Conjectures by Hunter, Joseph
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