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Militiaman vs Fyrdman - What's the difference?

militiaman | fyrdman |

As nouns the difference between militiaman and fyrdman

is that militiaman is a member of a militia while fyrdman is an English militiaman of the Saxon period; often a land worker called to arms in support of the King or a local Lord. The fyrdmen were usually armed with either swords or spears.

militiaman

English

Noun

(militiamen)
  • A member of a militia.

    • fyrdman

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Noun

    (fyrdmen)
  • An English militiaman of the Saxon period; often a land worker called to arms in support of the King or a local Lord. The fyrdmen were usually armed with either swords or spears.

    • Related terms

    * (l) * (l)

    References

    * (Battle of Hastings)