Geld: meaning, definitions and examples
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geld
[ ษกษld ]
money, finance
In a historical context, 'geld' refers to a type of tax or payment, especially in feudal systems. It is often associated with land tax or tribute. The term has also been used in a broader sense to represent wealth or resources.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The king demanded a geld from his vassals.
- In ancient times, the geld was a burden on the peasants.
- The medieval lord collected geld as part of tax obligations.
- The geld system was a way to maintain power and allegiance.
to castrate
In a veterinary and animal husbandry context, 'to geld' means to castrate a male horse or other animal. This process is done for various reasons, including health, behavior, and breeding control.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer decided to geld the stallion.
- Gelding can improve a horse's temperament.
- It's common to geld young colts.
- Vets recommend gelding for better social behavior in some breeds.
Translations
Translations of the word "geld" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dinheiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Geld
๐ฎ๐ฉ uang
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ pieniฤ dze
๐ฏ๐ต ใ้
๐ซ๐ท argent
๐ช๐ธ dinero
๐น๐ท para
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงู
๐จ๐ฟ penรญze
๐ธ๐ฐ peniaze
๐จ๐ณ ้ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ denar
๐ฎ๐ธ peningar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pul
๐ฒ๐ฝ dinero
Etymology
The word 'geld' originates from Old Norse 'gjaldr,' meaning 'payment' or 'tax,' which evolved as it integrated into Old English. It historically described various forms of tributes paid in feudal systems. The dual meaning of the term โ both relating to financial payments and animal husbandry โ reflects its usage in different contexts over centuries. The use of 'geld' to refer to taxation appears in medieval texts, highlighting its significance in governance and land ownership. It remains a term that has persisted in discussions about historical taxation methods, while in modern contexts, it has specialized in referring to the less common practice of animal castration.