lething

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A public levy of free farmers in mediaeval Scandinavia, to organise coastal fleets for seasonal excursions and in defence of the realm.

Word forms

lething ledung leidang

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Norse leiðangr.

Related words

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