mundbyrd

English

Noun

mundbyrd (plural mundbyrds)

  1. (obsolete) A fine paid for violation of a mund

Old English

Etymology

From mund +‎ byrd. Compare Old High German mundiburd and Old Saxon mundburd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmundˌbyrd/, [ˈmundˌbyrˠd]

Noun

mundbyrd f

  1. protection, patronage, aid
  2. the fine paid for a violation of mund