heofon-beorht

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heofon-beorht, adj: heavenly-bright; an epithet for angels/archangels. (HEH-oh-von-BEH-or’ht / ˈhɛɔ-vɔn-ˌbɛɔrxt)

Historiated T initial from a medieval manuscript with Michael the Archangel, who holds scales and spears a dragon below his feet.
Passionale (Lives of the Saints); England (Canterbury), 12th century; British Library, Harley 624, f. 134v. [bl.uk]

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