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Murdrum
UK
/ˈmɜːd.rəm/
US
/ˈmɜr.dɹəm/
Translation of "murdrum" into Russian
murdrum
Noun
UK
/ˈmɜːd.rəm/
US
/ˈmɜr.dɹəm/
murdrum
murdrums pl
The detective was called to investigate a mysterious murdrum in the old mansion.
Детектива вызвали расследовать загадочное убийство в старом особняке.
Additional translations
тайное убийство
Definitions
murdrum
Noun
UK
/ˈmɜːd.rəm/
US
/ˈmɜr.dɹəm/
A law or fine imposed in medieval England for the murder of a Norman, which was presumed to be committed by an Englishman unless the perpetrator was caught.
The village was required to pay a murdrum after the body of a Norman was found in the woods.
A secret or concealed murder, especially one for which the perpetrator is unknown or has not been apprehended.
Medieval chronicles occasionally mention a traveller falling victim to murdrum on lonely roads.
murdrum
Adjective
UK
/ˈmɜːd.rəm/
US
/ˈmɜr.dɹəm/
Relating to the medieval murdrum fine or law concerning the killing of a Norman.
Murdrum penalties often placed a heavy burden on entire communities.