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