nǣdre

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nǣdre, f.n: snake, serpent, adder, viper. (NADD-ruh / ˈnæː-drə)

Medieval manuscript image of an asp refusing to listen to a snake charmer’s incantations which are represented by a scroll with Latin words in the man’s hands.
Bestiary; England, 13th century; British Library, Harley MS 4751, f. 61r. [sites.nd.edu]

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