English
lething
Lething comes from Old Norse leiðangr.
- Old Norsec. 800–1350leiðangr
- Englishtodaylething
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Old Norsec. 800–1350leiðangr
- Englishtodaylething
Every English word from Old Norse leiðangr
Today it means
noun A public levy of free farmers in mediaeval Scandinavia, to organise coastal fleets for seasonal excursions and in defence of the realm.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Old Norse leiðangr / lething