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Hint 1 meaning
A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or
grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous
silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular
variety.
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Constitutional historians find its germs in the council of the wise men--"The Witenagemot"--which was summoned to give advice to the early Anglo-Saxon kings.
The "folk-moot" and "Witenagemot" [Footnote: Witenagemot--a Council composed of "Witan" or "Wise Men."] were heard of no more.
NORMAN CONQUEST OF ENGLAND; WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR HAROLD AND WILLIAM Edward the Confessor having left no direct heirs, the choice of his successor fell lawfully upon the Witenagemot, [21] as the national assembly of noblemen and higher clergy was called.
THE WITENAGEMOT AND THE GREAT COUNCIL It had long been the custom in England that in all important matters a ruler ought not to act without the advice and consent of his leading men.
The Anglo-Saxon kings sought the advice and consent of their Witenagemot, [13] a body of nobles, royal officers, bishops, and abbots.