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folkmoot

noun folk·moot \ˈfōk-ˌmüt\

Definition of FOLKMOOT

:  a general assembly of the people (as of a shire) in early England

Variants of FOLKMOOT

folk·moot or folk·mote \-ˌmōt\
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Origin of FOLKMOOT

alteration of Old English folcmōt, folcgemōt, from folc people + mōt, gemōt meeting — more at moot
First Known Use: before 12th century

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