heregeld

== English == === Alternative forms === heregild (uncommon) === Etymology === Borrowed from Old English hereġield, from here (“enemy army”) + ġield (“tribute”). Doublet of herezeld. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): (Received Pronunciation) /ˈhɛrɪɡɛld/ === Noun === heregeld (plural heregelds) (historical) Danegeld (a tax raised to pay tribute to Vikings in medieval Europe). (historical) A heriot (any tribute). === References ===