Danegeld
noun
A tax that was given to Viking invaders in England so they would stop attacking.
The Anglo-Saxon kings paid danegeld to make peace with the Vikings.
Often appears as...
- pay danegeld
- collect danegeld
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A fee or payment given to someone to prevent unwelcome actions.
Some see protection money as a form of modern danegeld.
Often appears as...
- pay danegeld
- danegeld extortion
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A tax that was given to Viking invaders in England so they would stop attacking.
The Anglo-Saxon kings paid danegeld to make peace with the Vikings.
Often appears as...
- pay danegeld
- collect danegeld
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A fee or payment given to someone to prevent unwelcome actions.
Some see protection money as a form of modern danegeld.
Often appears as...
- pay danegeld
- danegeld extortion
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Understand 'danegeld' as a historical term specific to the Viking era in England.
British history books often refer to danegeld in the context of Viking raids.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Current
'Danegeld' is archaic and rarely used in today's English except for historical discussions.
Teachers explained danegeld as an ancient practice while teaching Medieval history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Be aware 'danegeld' references a cultural history of England and may not be known globally.
The museum exhibit on the Anglo-Saxon era had a section dedicated to the danegeld.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Understand 'danegeld' as a historical term specific to the Viking era in England.
British history books often refer to danegeld in the context of Viking raids.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Current
'Danegeld' is archaic and rarely used in today's English except for historical discussions.
Teachers explained danegeld as an ancient practice while teaching Medieval history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Be aware 'danegeld' references a cultural history of England and may not be known globally.
The museum exhibit on the Anglo-Saxon era had a section dedicated to the danegeld.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Understand 'danegeld' as a historical term specific to the Viking era in England.
British history books often refer to danegeld in the context of Viking raids.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Current
'Danegeld' is archaic and rarely used in today's English except for historical discussions.
Teachers explained danegeld as an ancient practice while teaching Medieval history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Be aware 'danegeld' references a cultural history of England and may not be known globally.
The museum exhibit on the Anglo-Saxon era had a section dedicated to the danegeld.
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