DANEGELD


Meaning of DANEGELD in English

[ 'deɪngɛld ]

■ noun a land tax levied in Anglo-Saxon England to raise funds for protection against Danish invaders.

↘taxes collected for national defence by the Norman kings until 1162.

Origin

OE, from ON Danir 'Danes' + gjald 'payment'.

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