Etymology:
Meaning:
Money, currency
Origin:
The word "geld" likely originated from the Proto-Germanic root geldaz, which meant "to pay a compensation or fine." This root is also the source of the words "guild" (a group that provides financial support to its members) and "gild" (a payment made to a medieval ruler to obtain a privilege).
In Old English, geald originally referred to a payment made as a compensation for a crime or as a tribute to a lord. Over time, it came to be used more generally for any kind of payment or debt. By the Middle Ages, "geld" had become the standard term for money and currency in England. It remained the primary word for money in English until the 17th century, when it was largely replaced by "money."
However, "geld" continued to be used in some specialized senses, such as "gild" (a payment to a ruler) and "geld" (a tax or tribute). In modern English, "geld" is still occasionally used in these senses, but it is much less common than it once was.
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