hyreborg

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • (monetary) interest

Etymology

Compound from Old English hȳr (interest on money lent, pay for service, hire, employment for wages) + Old English borg (security, pledge, loan).

Origin

Old English

borg

Gloss

security, pledge, loan

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