heregeld en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɛrɪɡɛld/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Borrowed from Old English hereġield, from here (“enemy army”) + ġield (“tribute”). Doublet of herezeld.
Meanings
- (historical) Danegeld (a tax raised to pay tribute to Vikings in medieval Europe).
- (historical) A heriot (any tribute).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heregild | alternative, uncommon | lexicographic | |
| heregelds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |