GELD


Meaning of GELD in English

v.

Function: noun

Etymology: Old English gield, geld service, tribute; akin to Old English gieldan to pay, yield ― more at YIELD

Date: 1610

: the crown tax paid under Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings

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