housecarl
housecarl · housecarls
A member of the Scandinavian royal household troopsA member of the Scandinavian royal household troops.
/ˈhaʊsˌkɑː(ɹ)l/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A member of the Scandinavian royal household troops.
Origin
From Middle English houscarl, from Old English hūscarl, from Old Norse húskarl, equivalentFrom Middle English houscarl, from Old English hūscarl, from Old Norse húskarl, equivalent to house + carl. Cognate with Old English hūsċeorl, Old Frisian hūskerl.
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