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Meaning of housecarl

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housecarl (n.)

A household servant; also, one of the bodyguard of King Canute.

housecarl Sentence Examples

  1. The housecarls were the elite warriors of the Anglo-Saxon kings.
  2. Housecarls were trained to fight both on foot and on horseback.
  3. They were equipped with swords, spears, and axes.
  4. Housecarls were also used as bodyguards and messengers.
  5. They were known for their loyalty and bravery.
  6. The housecarls were an important part of the Anglo-Saxon military.
  7. They helped to defend the kingdom from Vikings and other invaders.
  8. Housecarls were also used to put down rebellions.
  9. The housecarls were disbanded after the Norman Conquest.
  10. However, they remained a part of English folklore and literature.

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A household servant; also, one of the bodyguard of King Canute.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The housecarls were the elite warriors of the Anglo-Saxon kings.

Housecarls were trained to fight both on foot and on horseback.

They were equipped with swords, spears, and axes.

Housecarls were also used as bodyguards and messengers.