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fyrd
CIDE DICTIONARY
fyrd, n. [AS.; akin to E. fare, v. i. ].
The military force of the whole nation, consisting of all men able to bear arms. [1913 Webster]
"The national fyrd or militia."
[1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
fyrd, n. hist.
1 the English militia before 1066.
2 the duty to serve in this.
1 the English militia before 1066.
2 the duty to serve in this.
Etymology
OE f. Gmc (as FARE)
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