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assythment

[ uh-sahyth-muhnt ]

noun

  1. Scots Law. (in historical use) compensation owed to the close relatives of someone who has been killed.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of assythment1

First recorded in 1540–50; Middle English (Scots) assyth “reparation, satisfaction” + -ment ( def ); asset ( def )

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Assyro-BabylonianAST