: peace, security, or sanctuary imposed or guaranteed in early medieval England under various special conditions
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English, from Old Norse, security
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of grith was
before the 12th century
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“Grith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grith. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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