Definition of: Harold

(har′əld, Fr. á·rôld′)
A masculine personal name; also, the name of several kings of England, Norway, and Denmark. Also Lat. Ha·rol·dus (hä·rōl′dəs), Dan. Ha·rald (hä′räld). [<Gmc., chief of the army]
—Harold I,
died 1040, king of England 1035–1040: called “Harold Harefoot.”
—Harold II,
1022?–66, king of England Jan.–Oct. 1066; killed at battle of Hastings.
—Harold III,
1015–66, king of Norway; killed at battle of Stamford Bridge, where he was defeated by Harold II of England: known as Harald Haardraade.