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单词 danegeld
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
Dane•geld  (dāngeld′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. World History(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.
Also, danegeld′, Dane•gelt, dane•gelt (dāngelt′).USA pronunciation 
  • Middle English denegeld, danegeld, Old English (Domesday Book) Danegeld. See Dane, geld2 bef. 1150

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Danegeld /ˈdeɪnˌɡɛld/, Danegelt /ˈdeɪnˌɡɛlt/ n
  1. 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
Etymology: 11th Century: from Dan Dane + geld tribute; see yield
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