antrustion

noun

an·​trus·​tion
anˈtrəschən
plural -s
: a follower usually in the bodyguard of Frankish princes of the 5th to 7th centuries

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin antrustion-, antrustio, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German ant-, int- against and Old High German trōst help, comfort

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“Antrustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antrustion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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