How to Pronounce Fyrd

To pronounce "fyrd", say FYRD — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does fyrd mean?

noun

  1. In early Anglo-Saxon times, an army that was mobilized from freemen to defend their shire, or from select representatives to join a royal expedition.

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How many syllables are in "fyrd"?▾

"Fyrd" has one syllable.

What does "fyrd" mean?▾

Fyrd: In early Anglo-Saxon times, an army that was mobilized from freemen to defend their shire, or from select representatives to join a royal expedition.

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