ǣfengereord

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ǣfengereord, f.n: evening meal, supper. (AE-ven-yeh-REH-ord / ˈæː-vɛn-jɛ-ˌɹɛɔɹd)

Medieval manuscript image of the letter A showing the Last Supper. Christ passes a sop to Judas who sits on the other side of the table from Christ and the other Apostles. At this moment, Satan, shown here in the form of a black bird, enters Judas.
Gospel Lectionary. S Germany (Swabia), early 12th century. British Library, Egerton 809, f. 17r. [bl.uk]

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