An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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To castrate (an animal, especially a horse).

M.E. gelden, from O.Norse gelda, ultimately from PIE *ghel- "to cut."

Axtan, variant of âxtan, âhixtan, âhiz- "to draw out; castrate, geld," → object.

A castrated male animal, especially a horse.

→ geld; → -ing.