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efete

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Hana Videen

efete, f.n: lizard, newt. (EH-veh-tuh / ˈɛ-vɛ-tə)

Medieval manuscript image of a green and red four-legged creature with a long tail and neck and a face that resembles a cat or even a human more than a lizard.
Worksop Bestiary; England (Lincoln? York?), c. 1185; Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.81, f. 84v. [ica.themorgan.org]
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wlott

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Hana Videen

wlott, n: a blemish. (WLOT / ˈwlɔt)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is about unfortunate men. Read it on Patreon.

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fyrn-geflit

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Hana Videen

fyrn-geflit, n.n: age-old quarrel, ancient strife. (FUERN-yeh-FLIT / ˈfyrn-jɛ-ˌflɪt)

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heals

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Hana Videen

heals, m.n: the neck, the prow of a ship. (HEH-als / ˈhɛals)

Medieval manuscript image of a ship docked beside a walled city; a giant, long-necked bird walks down a ramp that extends from a tower down the prow.
Smithfield Decretals; S France, c. 1300; British Library Royal MS 10 E IV, f. 208v. [bl.uk]
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sticel

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Hana Videen

sticel, m.n: that with which a prick may be given (‘stickle’ in stickle-back); a sting, goad. (STIH-chell / ˈstɪ-tʃɛl)

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earfeþ-mæcg

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Hana Videen

earfeþ-mæcg, m.n: an unhappy or unfortunate man. (EH-ar-veth-MADGE / ˈɛaɹ-vɛθ-ˌmædʒ)

Medieval manuscript image of a man on his knees while a giant rabbit cuts off his head with a massive sword.
Smithfield Decretals; S France, c. 1300; British Library, Royal MS 10 E IV, f. 61v. [bl.uk]
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hǣþ-feld

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Hana Videen

hǣþ-feld, m.n: open uncultivated land, a heath. (HATH-FELD / ˈhæːθ-ˌfɛld)

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weler

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Hana Videen

weler, m/f.n: a lip. (WEH-ler / ˈwɛ-lɛɹ)

Medieval manuscript image of a man in a jester's hood and cloak pulling his lips apart with his thumbs in a toothy grin.
Bute Psalter. NE France, c. 1285. J. Paul Getty Museum, Ms. 46, f. 72r. [getty.edu]
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dæg-þerlic

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Hana Videen

dæg-þerlic, adj: of this day; daily, every day; of day in contrast to night. (DAIE-THER-litch / ˈdæj-ˌθɛɹ-litʃ)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is about Sandwich herring. Read it on Patreon.

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īren-gelōma

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Hana Videen

īren-gelōma, m.n: iron implements. (EE-ren-yeh-LO-ma / ˈiː-ɹɛn-jɛ-ˌloː-ma)

Medieval manuscript image of a blacksmith holding a hammer in one hand and in the other hand a tool positioning a horseshoe on an anvil.
Book of Hours. England (London), c. 1320-c. 1330. British Library, Harley 6563, f. 68v. [bl.uk]

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