What is "hidegild"

Etymology 1 alt. (context Anglo-Saxon historical legal English) A tax paid on each hide of land; hidage. n. (context Anglo-Saxon historical legal English) A tax paid on each hide of land; hidage. Etymology 2

alt. (context Anglo-Saxon historical legal English) A fine paid in lien of a flogging. n. (context Anglo-Saxon historical legal English) A fine paid in lien of a flogging.