Swainmote

n. [Written also swanimote and sweinmote.] [From swain and mote, a meeting; L. Lat. swanimotum, swanemotum.] (Eng. Forest Law.) A court held before the verderors of the forest as judges, by the steward of the court, thrice every year, the swains or freeholders within the forest composing the jury. Blackstone. Wharton.