 ceorl" thrived, so that he had fully five hides of his own land, church and kitchen, bell-house and "burh"gate-seat, and special duty in the king's hall, then was he thenceforth of thane-right worthy.  The Conquest of England - Page 136by John Richard Green - 1883 - 636 pagesFull view - About this book
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..." thrived, so that he had fully five hides 2 of his own land, church, and kitchen, bell-house . . . and special duty in the king's hall, then was he thenceforth of thane-right worthy. 3. If a thane thrived, so that he served the king, and on his summons rode among his household ; and... | |
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