UNGELD

Un*geld", n. Etym: [Pref. un- not + geld payment.] (Anglo-Sax. Law)

Definition: A person so far out of the protection of the law, that if he were murdered, no geld, or fine, should be paid, or composition made by him that killed him. Cowell. Burrill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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