with objectAmerce. In early use frequently as pa. pple.
Origin
Late Middle English. From post-classical Latin amerciat-, past participial stem of amerciare from Anglo-Norman amercier (although this is first attested later: see note at that entry).
Definition of amerciate in US English:
amerciate
verbəˈməːsɪeɪt
Scottish
with objectAmerce. In early use frequently as pa. pple.
Origin
Late Middle English. From post-classical Latin amerciat-, past participial stem of amerciare from Anglo-Norman amercier (although this is first attested later: see note at that entry).