ˈswänəˌmōt noun
also swain·mote ˈswānˌm- ; or swan·mote ˈswänˌm-
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English swanimot, from (assumed) Old English swāngemōt, from Old English swān herdsman, peasant + gemōt judicial assembly, gemot — more at swain , gemot
: a court formerly held before foresters, verderers, and other forest officers to try offenses against vert and venison and to hear grievances against forest officers