halmote

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A court held by the lord of a manor within his hall.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔːlməʊt/ /ˈhɔlmoʊt/

Word forms

halmote halmotes hallmote

Etymology

From Old English *heallġemōt (unattested), from heall (“hall”) + ġemōt (“meeting”).

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