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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trigild, n. [Appar. tri- three, and med. L. geldum, f. OE ᵹield, ᵹeld, ᵹyld payment, tribute.] A penalty or fine exacted for contravention of forest laws. —1180 Liber Melros I 102.
Et si forestarius Ricardi uel forestarius monachorum invenerit aliquem facientem monachis dampnum uel iniuriam de bosco suo uel pastura aut de pecoribus suis monachi habebunt emendationem scilicet trigild
