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wergildOne entry found. Main Entry: wer·gild Pronunciation: \ˈwər-ˌgild\ Variant(s): or wer·geld \-ˌgeld\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English wergeld, from Old English, from wer man + -geld, alteration of gield, geld payment, tribute — more at geld Date: 13th century : the value set in Anglo-Saxon and Germanic law upon human life in accordance with rank and paid as compensation to the kindred or lord of a slain person
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