eric
/ˈɛɹɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: erics
Meaning · English
A fine paid as compensation for violent crimes.
Noun
Examples
The court-poets of Wales […] could demand an eric of ‘nine cows, and nine-score pence of money besides’.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eric” mean?
A fine paid as compensation for violent crimes.
Is “eric” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.