Heregild

/ˈhɛrəɡɪld/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of heregeld, referring to a tax or payment in Anglo-Saxon England used to support military forces.

Etymology

Alternative form of 'heregeld,' using the Old English root 'gild' (payment) instead of 'geld.' Both spellings appear in historical documents from Anglo-Saxon and Norman England.

Kelly Says

Spelling wasn't standardized in medieval times, so you'll see 'heregeld' and 'heregild' used interchangeably in old manuscripts—it's like finding two versions of an ancient receipt!

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