horngeld

/hɔrnɡɛlt/

Definitions

1. noun

In German law, a sum of money paid to the lord of the manor for the right to hunt on his land, especially in medieval times.

“The historical documents show that the knight paid a significant horngeld to the lord for permission to hunt on his land.”

Synonyms

  • game right fee
  • hunting fee

Antonyms

  • game protection fee