An assembly of free men in Anglo-Saxon England who gathered to settle disputes, make laws, and handle important community matters.
From Old English 'folc' meaning 'people' and 'gemot' meaning 'assembly' or 'meeting.' This is a direct ancestor of the English word 'folk.' These gatherings were foundational to early English democracy.
The folcgemot is where democracy literally began in England—these humble village assemblies where ordinary people voted on laws became the blueprint for Parliament centuries later. Many English laws from 1000+ years ago still influence how courts work today.
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