gemote

/ɡəˈmoʊt/
noun
  1. A historical Anglo-Saxon assembly or council; variant spelling of gemot.
    • The gemote was held annually to address community concerns.
    • In the old chronicles, the gemote is described as a gathering of freemen.
    • The king's gemote decided matters of war and peace.
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