In Germanic Society Wergeld

In Germanic society wergeld

A) refers to the payment made by a prospective groom to symbolize the purchase of paternal authority over the bride.
B) allowed a widow to hold property without male guardianship.
C) was the swearing of an oath to determine innocence or guilt under the law.
D) developed as an alternative to acts of revenge for injury.
E) was the punishment assigned to adulterous wives.