DANELAW


Meaning of DANELAW in English

ˈdānˌlȯ noun

also dan·la·ga -lägə ; or dane·lagh -lȯ

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Middle English Dene lawe, from Old English Dena lagu, literally, Danes' law, from Dena (gen. of Dene, plural, Danes, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse Danr Dane) + lagu law — more at law

1. : the Danish law formerly in force in the northeastern part of England held by the Danes

2. : the part of England formerly under the Danelaw

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