lār, f.n: lore, teaching, instruction, learning, knowledge. (LAR / ˈlaːr)
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folc-lār
folc-lār, f.n: homily, literally ‘people-lore’ or ‘people-instruction’. (FOLK-LAHR / ˈfɔlk-ˌlaːr)
bōc-gesamnung
bōc-gesamnung, f.n: a collection of books, library. (BOAK-yeh-SAM-nung / ˈboːk-jɛ-ˌsam-nʌŋ)
smēagelegen
smēagelegen, f.n: a syllogism, a type of logical reasoning where the conclusion is gotten from two linked premises (for example, an apple is a fruit and all fruit is good, therefore apples are good). (SMAY-ah-yeh-LEH-yen / ˈsmeːa-jɛ-ˌlɛ-jɛn)
rǣdan
rǣdan, wk/str.v: to have an idea, suppose; to make out the meaning of a riddle; to learn by perusal; to read; to counsel, give advice; to resolve after deliberation. (RAD-ahn / ˈræː-dan)
in-gehygd
in-gehygd, n.n: thought, mind, intent, sense, knowledge, understanding, conscience, intention, purpose. (IN-yeh-HUGD / ˈɪn-jɛ-ˌhygd)
lār-wita
lār-wita, m.n: learned man. (LAHR-WIT-ah / ˈlaːr-ˌwɪ-ta)
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bōc-rǣding
bōc-rǣding, f.n: reading of books. (BOAK-RAD-ing / ˈboːk-ˌræː-dɪŋ)
And today there’s a book launch at Type Books (883 Queen St. West), so if you happen to be in Toronto, stop by at 7 PM to get your Deorhord signed!
lār-smiþ
lār-smiþ, m.n: wise person, counsellor (‘lore-smith’). (LAHR-SMITH / ˈlaːr-ˌsmɪθ)
stǣr-wrītere
stǣr-wrītere, m.n: a writer of history, a historian. (STAR-W’REE-teh-ruh / ˈstæːr-ˌwriː-tɛ-rə)
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