housecarl

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A member of the Scandinavian royal household troops.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English houscarl inherited from Old English hūscarl derived from Old Norse húskarl compound from English house (a house, company) + English carl.

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carl

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