Geld: meaning, definitions and examples

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geld

 

[ ษกษ›ld ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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

fee, payment, tax, tribute

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

alter, castrate, stertile

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dinheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะพัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pieniฤ…dze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dinero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท para

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ penรญze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peniaze

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ denar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dinero

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,795 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.