Lexicon:Modern/Tribwy
| Tribwy | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɾib.wɪ/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Middle Tributeir |
Tribwy — tribute; goods or captives demanded by a stronger party without a fight.
Notes
The Iron Coves word for what it takes by being feared rather than by boarding. A vessel that pays a Tribwy is buying passage and both sides understand the arrangement.