The Orkneyinga Saga Glossary

The Orkneyinga Saga Glossary

absolution

forgiveness, absolvement from guilt/punishment

arrayed

arranged or displayed in a particular way

bastard

unpleasant or despicable person

Caithness

former country in North-east of Scotland

denarius

ancient Roman coin currency

educe

to bring out/develop

fealty

vassal's sworn loyalty towards a lord

forays

sudden attacks in enemy territory

lese majeste

treason

mail-clad

clad in armor (i.e. chain mail)

missive

an official letter

Pagan

a non-Christian (used offensively)

phalanx

group of troops in close formation

pilgrimage

a sacred journey

reapers

people that harvest crops

thrice

three times

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