housecarl en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhaʊsˌkɑː(ɹ)l/
Etymology
From Middle English houscarl, from Old English hūscarl, from Old Norse húskarl, equivalent to house + carl. Cognate with Old English hūsċeorl, Old Frisian hūskerl.
Meanings
- (historical) A member of the Scandinavian royal household troops.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| huskarl | alternative | lexicographic | |
| huscarl | alternative | lexicographic | |
| housecarls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |