Þegn-gildi

Old Norse Dictionary - þegn-gildi

Meaning of Old Norse word "þegn-gildi" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

þegn-gildi Old Norse word can mean:

þegn-gildi: n. the weregild for a þegn (II), Fms. iv. 313, v. 74, x. 112, Gþl. 21, 130, n. G. l. i. 121, 384, Sks. 253.

þegn-gildi: 2. a tribute to be paid to the king by a þegn; þegngildi ok nefgildi, Ó. H. 141.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚦᛁᚴᚾ-ᚴᛁᛚᛏᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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