Housecarl

//ˈhaʊsˌkɑː(ɹ)l// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the Scandinavian royal household troops. historical

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.

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