- Mundbryce
- A breach of the king's protection; a breach of duty to guard or protect. [< OldEngl. mund = trust, protection, peace + bryce = breach, infringement] -
Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases. Christopher Coredon with Ann Williams.
Mundbryce
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