fyrd

Speech parts

1. fyrd - Noun

2. fyrd - Verb

Meaning

Alt. of Fyrdung

Source: Webster's dictionary

Examples

It was rare for the whole national fyrd to be called out; between 1046 and 1065 it was only done three times, in 1051, 1052, and 1065. Source: Internet

Marren 1066 p. 105 These men would have been a mix of the fyrd and housecarls. Source: Internet

Marren 1066 pp. 55–57 It appears that the hundred was the main organising unit for the fyrd. Source: Internet

It was the responsibility of the shire fyrd to deal with local raids. Source: Internet

Large regions could be devastated before the newly assembled fyrd arrived. Source: Internet

The fyrd usually served for two months, except in emergencies. Source: Internet

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