Folkmote

/ˈfəʊk.məʊt/

/ˈfoʊk.moʊt/

Translation of "folkmote" into Russian

Noun

/ˈfəʊk.məʊt/

/ˈfoʊk.moʊt/

folkmote

folkmotes pl

народное собрание

The folkmote was called to discuss the new laws.

Было созвано народное собрание для обсуждения новых законов.

Noun

/ˈfəʊk.məʊt/

/ˈfoʊk.moʊt/

A general assembly of the people in early medieval England, especially one for the discussion of public affairs.

The villagers gathered at the folkmote to discuss the new laws imposed by the king.

Historical. An assembly of the citizens of medieval London, usually summoned by the Lord Mayor for civic or legislative business.

In 1347 a folkmote was held at St Paul’s Cross to decide how to strengthen the city’s walls.

Adjective

/ˈfəʊk.məʊt/

/ˈfoʊk.moʊt/

Attributive. Relating to, taking place at, or characteristic of a folkmote.

The council gathered on the ancient folkmote hill outside the settlement.