weergeld

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch weergelt. Equivalent to weer +‎ geld.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːr.ɣɛlt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: weer‧geld

Noun[edit]

weergeld n (uncountable)

  1. (historical) wergeld
    Synonym: bloedgeld