frankpledge vs killing

frankpledge

noun
  • The tithing itself. 

  • A decener: a member of a tithing bound in frankpledge. 

  • Any group so similarly answerable for the conduct of all its members and liable for collective punishment. 

  • A form of collective suretyship and punishment under English law among the members of a tithing. 

killing

noun
  • A large amount of money. 

  • An instance of someone being killed. 

adj
  • That makes one ‘die’ with laughter; very funny. 

  • That literally deprives of life; lethal, deadly, fatal. 

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