irfe-gewrit

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irfe-gewrit, n.n: will, testament, writing concerning an inheritance. (IR-vuh-yeh-WRIT / ˈɪr-və-jɛ-ˌwrɪt)

A rectangular piece of parchment filled with Old English writing parallel to the long edge of the parchment, somewhat damaged by creases and holes.
Wynflæd’s Will; England, 11th century; British Library, Cotton Ch VIII 38. [bl.uk]

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