The Collaborative International Dictionary
Maegbote
Maegbote \M[ae]g"bote`\, Magbote \Mag"bote`\, n. [AS. m[=ae]g
kinsman + b[=o]t compensation.] (Anglo-Saxon Law)
Compensation for the injury done by slaying a kinsman.
--Spelman.
Wiktionary
maegbote
n. compensation for the injury done by slaying a kinsman.