tīn

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tīn, n/adj/numeral: ten. (TEEN / ˈtiːn)

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Old English Word of the Day by sharing your favourite Old English word.

The Roman numeral X written on parchment, with a dot on either side of it; the writing on the opposite side of the parchment shows through.
Today is the 10th anniversary of Old English Wordhord! Bald’s Leechbook; England (Winchester), mid 10th century; British Library, Royal MS 12 D XVII, f. 20v. [bl.uk]

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