First Known Use: 14th century
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1geld
verb \ˈgeld\
: to remove the testicles of (a male animal and especially a horse or bull)
Full Definition of GELD
transitive verb
1
: castrate
2
: to deprive of a natural or essential part <the legislation was pretty much gelded by the time it was passed>
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Origin of GELD
Middle English, from Old Norse gelda; akin to Old English gelde sterile
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2geld
noun
Definition of GELD
: the crown tax paid under Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings
Origin of GELD
Old English gield, geld service, tribute; akin to Old English gieldan to pay, yield — more at yield
First Known Use: 1610
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transitive verb \ˈgeld\
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