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Term: HUSCARLE
Definition: A huscarle is a person who worked in a household, like a servant. They could also be a vassal, thane, or baron for a king or earl.
Definition: A huscarle is a historical term that refers to two different types of people:
Examples:
These examples illustrate the two different meanings of the term huscarle. In the first example, a huscarle is a domestic worker who is part of the household. In the second example, a huscarle is a nobleman who serves the king or earl in a military capacity.