Commot

/ˈkɒmət/ noun

Definition

A territorial division or district in medieval Wales, typically the smallest administrative unit of a kingdom.

Etymology

From Welsh cymwd, derived from com- (together) + a root meaning 'to go' or 'district.' It referred to a region governed together as a unit in Welsh law.

Kelly Says

Medieval Wales had a fascinating feudal system where commots were like neighborhoods of a kingdom, and each had its own judge and laws—it's actually where modern local government ideas started!

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