ǣmtig

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ǣmtig, adj: empty, devoid of; bearing or having nothing; not engaged in any activity, at leisure; unmarried. (AM-tih / ˈæːm-tij)

Medieval manuscript page with writing in Middle English and a decorative floral border and initial; the upper half of the page is empty, looking as though an illustration was left out.
Canterbury Tales; England, 1450-1500; British Library, Harley MS 1758, f. 45v. [sites.nd.edu]

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