weregeld

Noun

Meaning

weregeld (countable and uncountable, plural weregelds)

Alternative spelling of wergeld

Examples

In the Migration period the standard weregeld for a freeman appears to have been 200 solidi ( shillings ), an amount reflected as the basic fee due for the death of a churl (or ceorl) both in later Anglo-Saxon and continental law codes. Source: Internet

The law code even mentions the weregeld for a king, at 30,000 thrymsas, composed of 15,000 for the man, paid to the royal family, and 15,000 for the kingship, paid to the people. Source: Internet

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