() The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
(n.) A man.
(n.) A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.
Example Sentences:
Weregild
Definition:
(n.) The price of a man's head; a compensation paid of a man killed, partly to the king for the loss of a subject, partly to the lord of a vassal, and partly to the next of kin. It was paid by the murderer.