þeofgield

Old English

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Etymology

Compound of þēof (“thief”) +‎ ġield (“payment”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈθe͜oːfˌji͜yld/, [ˈθe͜oːvˌji͜yɫd]

Noun

þēofġield n

  1. a payment or fine made in compensation for theft

References

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