German

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Etymology

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From Wacht (the guard) +‎ Geld (money).

Noun

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Wachtgeld n (strong, genitive Wachtgeldes or Wachtgelds, plural Wachtgelder)

  1. charge levied by cities on certain population groups to pay for the militia or vigilante
  2. charge for guard service or night patrol

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