Obs. [f. GRITH sb. peace.] Church-peace; abstention from violence within the precincts of a church; right of sanctuary.
a. 1000. Laws Edgar, I. § 5. Stande ælc cyricgriþ swa swa hit betst stod.
c. 1205. Lay., 22322. He hæhte ælcne mon chireche-grið [c. 1275 cherch-griþ] halden.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 29250 (Cott.). Þe thride þat brekes kirkes grith.
