heregeld

noun

he·​re·​geld
ˈherəˌgeld,
-ˌye-
plural -s
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[Middle English (Scots dialect) heregeld, hereyeld, hereʒeld, probably from Old English heregeld] old Scots law : a due or payment corresponding to the English heriot

Word History

Etymology

Old English heregeld, heregild, from here army + gield, geld, gild payment, tribute

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“Heregeld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heregeld. Accessed 9 May. 2024.

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