| 释义 |
mur·drum
\ˈmərdrəm\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin, murder, fine for murder, from Old French murdre murder — more at murder
early English law
1. : murder; especially : a killing in secret
2. : a fine exacted under the Norman kings from the hundred in which a person was slain unless the slayer was produced or proof was given that the slain person was not a Franco-Norman |