Can you tell me the origins of the name 'Wergild'
Origins, Influences
Thanks

Weregild (or Wergild) is a law that effectively puts a price on people, objects and livestock that can be paid to the victim of a murder, theft or other wrongdoing instead of the alternative, which is Blood Revenge. Later replaced by capital punishment in the 12th century.

For more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weregild