hlēow-feðer

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hlēow-feðer, f.n: a sheltering wing. (HLAY-oh-FETH-er)

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Turtledove from the Bestiary of Ann Walsh. England, 15th century. Copenhagen, Kongelige Bibliotek, Gl. kgl. S. 1633 4º, f. 44r. [bestiary.ca]

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