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