fyrd

[fɪrd]

fyrd Definition

• 1. (in Anglo-Saxon England) a local militia organized by shires and towns, consisting of all able-bodied men who were required to attend military exercises several times a year
• 2. an army or military force

Using fyrd: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fyrd" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fyrd was called up to defend the kingdom against the Viking invasion.

• Example

  The fyrd was composed of all able-bodied men in the shire.

• Example

  The king ordered the fyrd to march north to fight the rebels.

• Example

  The fyrd was disbanded after the war.

fyrd Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fyrd

• militia
• army
• military force
• soldiers
• troops

Phrases with fyrd

• call up the fyrd

  to summon the local militia to military service

  Example

  The king called up the fyrd to defend the kingdom against the invaders.

• join the fyrd

  to become a member of the local militia

  Example

  All able-bodied men were required to join the fyrd and attend military exercises.

• disband the fyrd

  to dismiss the local militia from military service

  Example

  After the war, the king disbanded the fyrd and sent the soldiers back to their homes.

Origins of fyrd

Old English 'fyr(d)', related to Old Norse 'fyrthi', meaning 'furtherance, help'

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Summary: fyrd in Brief

'Fyrd' [fɪrd] refers to a local militia organized by shires and towns in Anglo-Saxon England, consisting of all able-bodied men who were required to attend military exercises several times a year. It also means an army or military force. The term is often used in phrases like 'call up the fyrd,' 'join the fyrd,' and 'disband the fyrd.'