Leysingi Explained

In Norse law, a Norwegian Nynorsk; Nynorsk, Norwegian: leysingi was a freed slave (a freed thrall).^{[1] [2]}

A Norwegian Nynorsk; Nynorsk, Norwegian: leysingi had the right to be penalized for some types of wrongdoing, rather than receiving physical punishment. For a minor offense, the fine for a Norwegian Nynorsk; Nynorsk, Norwegian: leysingi was 3/4 mark or the equivalent of 80.37 grams of silver in the 1100s.

References

• Jon Hnefill Adalsteinson, "The Position of Freed Slaves in Medieval Iceland" (1986 to 1989) 22 Saga-Book 33

Notes and References

1. Book: Lisi Oliver. The Beginnings of English Law. 30 October 2012. University of Toronto Press. 978-1-4426-6922-2. 246–.
2. https://snl.no/l%C3%B8ysing Løysing