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danelaw

Dane·law
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [deyn-law]
    • /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [deyn-law]
    • /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/

Definitions of danelaw word

  • noun danelaw the northern, central and eastern parts of Anglo-Saxon England in which Danish law and custom were observed 3
  • noun danelaw the code of laws established in E and N England by Danish invaders and settlers in the 9th and 10th cent. a.d. 3
  • noun danelaw the E and N section of England that was under this code 3
  • noun danelaw the body of laws in force in the northeast of England where the Danes settled in the 9th century a.d. 1
  • noun danelaw the part of England under this law. 1

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Origin of danelaw

First appearance:

before 1050
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; Middle English Dane-lawe, earlier Dene-lawe, Old English Dena lagu. See Dane, law1

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Parts of speech for Danelaw

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

danelaw popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

danelaw usage trend in Literature

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