lething

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noun

A public levy of free farmers in mediaeval Scandinavia, to organise coastal fleets for seasonal excursions and in defence of the realm.

OriginOld Norse leiðangr →
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Meanings

nounlething (uncountable)

alternative ledung · alternative leidang

  1. historicaluncountableA public levy of free farmers in mediaeval Scandinavia, to organise coastal fleets for seasonal excursions and in defence of the realm.

Origin

  1. Old Norseleiðangr
  2. Englishlething

Borrowed from Old Norse leiðangr.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

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MLA

“lething.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lething. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lething,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lething.

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