housecarl

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English houscarl, from Old English hūscarl, from Old Norse húskarl, equivalent to house +‎ carl.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɑː(r)l

Noun

housecarl (plural housecarls)

  1. (historical) A member of the Scandinavian royal household troops.
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