Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fyrd
noun
/fɪrd/
Definition
A type of military force composed of citizens or common people in Anglo-Saxon England.
Examples
- During the Viking raids, the local fyrd was summoned to protect the village.
- The king called for the fyrd to assemble and defend the realm from invaders.
- Each man was expected to provide his own weapons when joining the fyrd.
Meaning
The fyrd was a system of local militia that came together in times of war or invasion to defend their territory.
Synonyms
- militia
- levy
- auxiliary force
