Heregeld

//ˈhɛrɪɡɛld// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Danegeld (a tax raised to pay tribute to Vikings in mediaeval Europe) historical
  2. 2
    heriot (any tribute) historical

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danegeld

Etymology

Borrowed from Old English hereġield, from here (“enemy army”) + ġield (“tribute”). Doublet of herezeld.

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