warnoth

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English

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Noun

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warnoth (uncountable)

  1. (historical) An ancient custom whereby, if a tenant of Dover Castle in Kent, England failed in pay rent on the assigned day, he would have to pay double, and, on the second failure, treble, etc.

References

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  • A General English Dictionary (1708)
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