swainmote Meaning, Definition & Usage

Swain"mote` noun

Etymology

Swain + mote meeting: cf. LL. swanimotum.

Definitions

1. (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.