befōran-gestihtian

befōran-gestihtian, wk.v: to preordain. (beh-VO-rahn-yeh-STIH-ti-ahn / bɛ-ˈvoː-ran-jɛ-ˌstɪx-tɪ-an)

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glīw-bēam

glīw-bēam, m.n: musical instrument (glee-wood), possibly a harp, drum, timbrel or tambourine. (GLEE-ew-BAY-ahm / ˈgliːw-ˌbeːam)

glīw, n.n: glee, joy, mirth; amusement, entertainment; music. (GLEE-ew / ˈgliːw)

rēðe, adj: fierce, cruel, savage, wild. (RAY-thuh / ˈreː-θə)

tān-hlyta, m.n: one who divines by casting lots. (TAHN-H’LUE-ta / ˈtaːn-ˌhly-ta)

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gūþ-getawa, f.n (plural): battle-gear, equipment for war, armour. (GOOTH-yeh-TA-wa / ˈguːθ-jɛ-ˌta-wa)

hǣlþ, f.n: (good) health, freedom from sickness; (act of) healing. (HALTH / ˈhæːlθ)

scora, m.n: a hairy garment. (SHO-ra / ˈʃɔ-ra)

wit-word, n.n: testament, covenant, statement that bears witness to something. (WIT-WORD / ˈwɪt-ˌwɔrd)

wit, n.n: wit, intelligence, understanding. (WIT / ˈwɪt)