Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In Anglo-Saxon history, the tax or tribute paid to the Danes; the Danegeld.
- noun In old Scots law, a fine payable on certain conditions to a superior on the death of his tenant, generally consisting of the best horse, ox, or cow: correlative to the English heriot. Also
hereyeld .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word heregild.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.