stoþ (OSw) stoth (ODan) noun

Defined as twelve horses. JyL considered intentional illegal grazing by a stoth a gang crime (ODan hærværk), which was severely punished. Contrasted to damage made by stray or single animals.


herd of horses OSw ÖgL Bb
horse troop ODan JyL 3
troop ODan JyL 3
ODan SkL 169

troop of horses ODan SkL 169

Citation
  • ‘stoþ’. A Lexicon of Medieval Nordic Law.

  • http://www.dhi.ac.uk/lmnl/nordicheadword/displayPage/5102
    (08/18/2026)