Danelaw


Dane·law

noun \ˈdān-ˌl\

Definition of DANELAW

1
: the law in force in the part of England held by the Danes before the Norman Conquest
2
: the part of England under the Danelaw

First Known Use of DANELAW

before 12th century

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