fyrd

Looking for learning resources? Study with our courses! Get a full Old English course →

Old English word fyrd comes from Proto-Germanic *feraną, Proto-Indo-European *bʰowHéyeti, Proto-Indo-European *per (Around. Through.)

*feraną (Proto-Germanic)

*bʰowHéyeti (Proto-Indo-European)

*per (Proto-Indo-European)

Around. Through.

*sperw- (Proto-Indo-European)

*faraną (Proto-Germanic)

To go, to travel.

*fardiz (Proto-Germanic)

A journey, voyage.

fyrd (Old English)

A national army, the entire land force of a country or nation. Army, militia; military expedition, campaign. Camp. Military service.

Further details about this page