Meaning of gesith | Babel Free

Definitions

A companion to an athel or king in medieval England; a thegn; a comrade

historical

Examples

“Beowulf the son of the noble Ecgtheow became the gesith of King Hygelac, and, when he rose to be a chieftain, had lands, treasures, and gesiths of his own [...]”

“The gesith took him and had his wounds attended to.”

“"Now comes before you Luisan the Fat of Littlewood, who stands accused of murder," announced Heldric, gesith of Lord Ossaric's liegemen and most experienced in the ways of the court.”

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