forgieldan

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *frageldaną. Equivalent to for- +‎ ġieldan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /forˈji͜yl.dɑn/, [forˈji͜yɫ.dɑn]

Verb

forġieldan

  1. to pay for
  2. to repay
    • Laws of King Æthelberht
      Ġif frēomann cyninge stele, IX ġylde forġylde.
      If a freeman steals from the king, he shall pay a fine of nine [shillings].

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Middle English: foryelden