Shipfyrd
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shipfyrd is a noun meaning (historical) An Anglo-Saxon naval force or militia; naval fleet; navy.
Meaning
(historical) An Anglo-Saxon naval force or militia; naval fleet; navy.
Example Sentences
This national army or militia was called the fyrd; the shipfyrd manned the navy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fyrd, fyrdman, fleet, frigate, frigot, fleete.
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