What is another word for THEOW?

Pronunciation: [θɪˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

What are the hypernyms for Theow?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Theow

13, 14 "THEOW," the, i.
"History of the English People, Index"
John Richard Green
If a thief forfeited his freedom and gave himself up, but his kindred forsook him, and he does not know of anyone who will make bot for him; let him then do THEOW-work, and let the wer abate for the kindred.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
Furthermore, if a lord protected a THEOW of his who had stolen, he had to forfeit the THEOW and pay his wer, for the first offense, and he was liable for all he property, for subsequent offenses.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly

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