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lāc-gyfa

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Hana Videen

lāc-gyfa, m.n: one who gives gifts. (LAHK-YIV-ah)

Liber Alchandrei philosophi. France, c. 1405. The J. Paul Getty Museum, MS 72 (2003.25), f. 2r. [getty.edu]
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fīr-scofl

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Hana Videen

fīr-scofl, f.n: a fire-shovel. (FEER-SHOV-ull)

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gif-sceatt

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Hana Videen

gif-sceatt, m.n: a gift-treasure, present. (YIF-SHAY-ot)

Bible moralisée. France, 14th century. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des Manuscrits, Français 167, f. 245r. [gallica.bnf.fr]

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liss

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Hana Videen

liss, f.n: mildness, lenity, mercy, kindness, favour, grace, delight, joy. (LISS)

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ge-drēme

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Hana Videen

ge-drēme, adj: melodious, harmonious, joyous. (yeh-DRAY-meh)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is on happiness-givers. Read it on Patreon. And while you’re there, patrons, don’t forget to send your word requests for Goldgifa Week!

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ælmes-gifa

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Hana Videen

ælmes-gifa, m.n: an almsgiver. (AL-mez-YI-vah)

Avis aus roys. France (Paris?), 1347-1350. Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.456, f. 93r. [ica.themorgan.org]

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mōd-þracu

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Hana Videen

mōd-þracu, f.n: impetuosity of mind, impetuous or daring courage. (MOAD-thrah-kuh)

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blǣd-gifa

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Hana Videen

blǣd-gifa, m.n: a giver of prosperity, happiness, or glory. (BLADD-yih-vah)

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fela-ǣte

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Hana Videen

fela-ǣte, adj: eating much. (FELL-ah-AT-eh)

De rerum natura. France, 1275-1290. Valenciennes, Bibliothèque municipale, ms. 320, f. 45r. [bvmm.ihrt.cnrs.fr]
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befōran-gestihtian

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Hana Videen

befōran-gestihtian, wk.v: to preordain. (beh-VOR-ahn-yeh-STIH-h’tee-ahn)

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