Althing

[ahl-thing, awl-]

noun

the parliament of Iceland, consisting of an upper and a lower house.

Origin of Althing

From Old Norse; see origin at all, thing²

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Historical Examples of althing

And Rolf had no right to the land, being outlawed at the Althing.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow
Allen French
Then all was quiet until the time came for folk to ride to the Althing.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow
Allen French
There was no charge to put before the law-givers at Althing.
The Bondman
Hall Caine
And first the Bishop offered prayer for the sitting of Althing that was then to begin.
The Bondman
Hall Caine
If he leaves us now he leaves us a poor man, as Althing may well assure itself.
The Bondman
Hall Caine

British Dictionary definitions for althing

Althing

noun

the bicameral parliament of Iceland

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