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Definition of sweinmote

Sweinmote
Sweinmote Swein"mote`, n. See Swainmote. [Obs.]
sweinmote
Swainmote Swain"mote`, n. [Swain + mote meeting: cf. LL. swanimotum.] (Eng. Forest Law) A court held before the verders of the forest as judges, by the steward of the court, thrice every year, the swains, or freeholders, within the forest composing the jury. [Written also swanimote, and sweinmote.] --Blackstone.

Meaning of sweinmote from wikipedia

- enforce the law requiring declawing of dogs within the forest. Swainmote or Sweinmote was held three times a year: the fortnight before the feast of St. Michael...