orfgild

English

Etymology

From orf and gild (variant of geld). Literally "cattle payment".

Noun

orfgild (uncountable)

  1. (law, historical) A delivery or restitution of cattle; compensation for the loss of cattle.
    Coordinate term: wergeld

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