udal
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of udal
C16: Orkney and Shetland dialect, from Old Norse othal; related to Old English ēthel, ōethel, Old High German wodal
Example Sentences
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This is the udal tree which thus provides a natural cordage of wonderful strength.
From Life in an Indian Outpost by Gordon Casserly
The earls for a long time afterwards possessed all the udal lands in Orkney, until Sigurd son of Hlodver gave back the udal rights.
From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
It appears to me better to die upon my property than to fly from my udal estates.
From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
Erling Skialgson again, and likewise many other lendermen who would not abandon their udal possessions, went north to their homes; and Erling had many people that summer about him.
From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
Among the udalmen, they say The king, if he could have his way, Would seize the bondes' udal land, And free-born men must this withstand.
From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
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