Danegeld
noun
(in medieval England) an additional tax on land believed to have been levied originally as a tribute to the Danish invaders but later continued for other purposes.
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Danegeld or Danegelt (ˈdeɪnˌɡɛld, ˈdeɪnˌɡɛlt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the tax first levied in the late 9th century in Anglo-Saxon England to provide protection money for or to finance forces to oppose Viking invaders | |
| [C11: from Dan Dane + geld tribute; see | |
| Danegelt or Danegelt | |
| —n | |
| [C11: from Dan Dane + geld tribute; see | |
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