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wergeld
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wergeldnoun
In Anglo-Saxon and Frisian customary law, a reparative payment, usually demanded by the surviving kindred of a person guilty of homicide, according to the victim's rank.
wergeldnoun
recompense. In current usage in Heathenry.
The wergild she wants is a night with Balder, to beget his child, but he refuses. (Winifred Hodge)
Etymology: wergeld, from wergeld, compound of wer, + geld.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wergeld in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wergeld in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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