weergeld

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch weergelt. Equivalent to weer (man, were) +‎ geld.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːr.ɣɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: weer‧geld

Noun

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weergeld n (uncountable)

  1. (historical) wergeld
    Synonym: bloedgeld