Hallmote

/ˈhɔːl.moʊt/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling and pronunciation variant of hallmoot; a medieval manorial court held in a hall.

Etymology

Variant of hallmoot using the Old English mote spelling instead of moot; both forms appear in medieval documents referring to the same judicial gatherings.

Kelly Says

Hallmote is just a spelling variant of hallmoot, but it shows how Medieval English spelling was wonderfully flexible—the same word could be spelled different ways and still be understood!

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