wardmote
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of wardmote
C14: see ward , moot
Example Sentences
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It was divided into wards, answering to hundreds in the county; each having its own wardmote, or leet, under its elected alderman.
From View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 by Hallam, Henry
Every ward has her wardmote, court, or inquest, consisting of all that are of the clothing or liveries of companies residing within the same.
From The Commonwealth of Oceana by Harrington, James
Secondly, they are presidents of the wardmote and governors each of that ward whereby he was elected.
From The Commonwealth of Oceana by Harrington, James
The officers of the ward are, an alderman, his deputy, four common-council men, four constables, two scavengers, sixteen for the wardmote inquest, and a beadle.
From London in 1731 by Gonzales, Don Manoel
The wardmote was opened on the 9th July at Pewterers' Hall.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume II by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)
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