Amerced

/əˈmɜːrst/ adjective

Definition

Having been fined or penalized by a court; subjected to an amercement.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'amerce.' The '-ed' ending marks it as a completed action, showing someone who has already received a financial penalty.

Kelly Says

Medieval court records are full of 'amerced' entries—they're incredibly valuable historical documents showing us exactly what people were punished for and how much things cost 800 years ago.

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