grith

English

/ɡɹɪθ/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) guaranteed security, sanctuary, safe conduct
  • (historical) security, peace or protection guaranteed in particular instances in Old English law.
  • (historical) a place of protection, a sanctuary

Etymology

Inherited from Old English griþ derived from Old Norse grið (home, domicile).

Origin

Old Norse

grið

Gloss

home, domicile

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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