hin-sīþ

hin-sīþ, m.n: departure (journey hence), death. (HIN-SEETH / ˈhɪn-ˌsiːθ)

Medieval manuscript illustration of Christ’s crucifixion; one soldier pierces Christ’s side with a spear, while another lifts a sponge on a stick to his mouth.
Tiberius Psalter; England (Winchester), 11th century; British Library, Cotton MS Tiberius C VI, f. 13r. [blogs.bl.uk]

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