harefoot

Noun

Meaning

A long, narrow foot, carried (that is, produced or extending) forward; -- said of dogs.

A tree (Ochroma Laqopus) of the West Indies, having the stamens united somewhat in the form of a hare's foot.

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According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Harold Harefoot ruled for four years and sixteen weeks, by which calculation he would have begun ruling two weeks after the death of Cnut. Source: Internet

As the "murmur was very much in favour of Harold", on the direction of Godwin (now apparently on the side of Harold Harefoot), Ælfred was captured. Source: Internet

Harold Harefoot — regent in England 1035–37—succeeded to claim the throne in 1037, reigning until his death in 1040. Source: Internet

Walker Harold pp. 13–15 When Harold Harefoot died (1040), Harthacnut became King of England and Godwin's power was imperiled by his earlier involvement in Alfred's murder, but an oath and large gift secured the new king's favour for Godwin. Source: Internet

The Heimskringla depicts Edward portraying himself as brother and legal heir to both Harold Harefoot and Harthacnut, while pointing out that he had already won the support "of all the people of the country". Source: Internet

Godwin had him seized and delivered to an escort of men loyal to Harefoot. Source: Internet

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