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huscarl

huscarl

9.9
A soldier who guards a king or noble and lives in their household in medieval times
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • Each huscarl was trained to fight with sword and shield.

Examples

  • The loyal huscarl protected his king during the fierce battle.

  • The huscarl stood guard at the entrance.

  • A huscarl was often rewarded with land for his service.

  • Many huscarls served their lords faithfully.

  • The huscarl stood steadfastly beside his king during the battle, ready to defend him at all costs.

  • As a huscarl, he was trained to fight bravely in the shield wall to protect his lord's realm.

  • Legend tells of a valiant huscarl who never wavered in his duty to guard the queen.

Synonyms

housecarl
vshuscarl
  • Archaic
9.9

A trained warrior who protects a king or noble

is the same meaning but spelled differently

Surface Forms

huscarl singular
huscars plural

Etymology

The word huscarl comes from old words hus 'house' and carl 'man', so it literally meant a 'house-man'. A huscarl was a man who lived in a king's household and acted as his armed guard, which explains the word's modern meaning.