leod

Definition

Alternative form of lede (“person, people”).

Example Sentences

• "Therefore have I no lykinge with tho leods to wonne."
• "If any of the leod were obstructed in their attendance on the king, a heavy penalty was incurred."
• "In a world in which virtually everyone was a farmer, farming was not an 'occupation': the early medieval leod who, on the one hand, was in military service to the king, could also have fields to till."