*swainmote*

n. [ Swain + mote meeting: cf. LL. swanimotum. ] (Eng. Forest Law) A court held before the verders of the forest as judges, by the steward of the court, thrice every year, the swains, or freeholders, within the forest composing the jury. [ Written also swanimote, and sweinmote. ] Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]