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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Amende \A`mende"\, n. [F. See {Amend}.]
     A pecuniary punishment or fine; a reparation or recantation.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     {Amende honorable}. (Old French Law) A species of infamous
        punishment in which the offender, being led into court


        with a rope about his neck, and a lighted torch in his
        hand, begged pardon of his God, the court, etc. In popular
        language, the phrase now denotes a public apology or
        recantation, and reparation to an injured party, for
        improper language or treatment.
        [1913 Webster]

















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