Geld

English Old Law: Geld in the Past

It signifies a fine or compensation for an offence; also, rent, money or tribute. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]

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1. Partialy, this information about geld is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including geld.

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