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lār-wita

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Hana Videen

lār-wita, m.n: learned man. (LAHR-WIT-ah / ˈlaːr-ˌwɪ-ta)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is on the murder-hall. Read it on Patreon.

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bōc-rǣding

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Hana Videen

bōc-rǣding, f.n: reading of books. (BOAK-RAD-ing / ˈboːk-ˌræː-dɪŋ)

Today is publication day for The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary in the US/Canada. The next week of words will include various animals from the hoard.

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!

Poster with an image of ‘The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary’ by Hana Videen and the author’s photo. Book Launch and Signing at Type Books, 883 Queen Street West, on Tuesday February 20th at 7 PM.
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lār-smiþ

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Hana Videen

lār-smiþ, m.n: wise person, counsellor (‘lore-smith’). (LAHR-SMITH / ˈlaːr-ˌsmɪθ)

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stǣr-wrītere

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Hana Videen

stǣr-wrītere, m.n: a writer of history, a historian. (STAR-W’REE-teh-ruh / ˈstæːr-ˌwriː-tɛ-rə)

Medieval manuscript image of a tonsured scribe seated and writing in an open book on his desk, holding a pen in one hand and a knife in the other.
Bede’s Life of St Cuthbert (possibly an illustration of Bede himself); England (Durham), 12th century; British Library, Yates Thompson MS 26, f. 2r. [blogs.bl.uk]
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lār-cniht

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Hana Videen

lār-cniht, m.n: disciple. (LAHR-K’NIH’T / ˈlaːr-ˌknɪxt)

Medieval manuscript image of an old bearded man speaking to two youths who hold books.
Pythagoras and his disciples; Utrecht, c. 1404-5; Walters Art Musem W.171.148V. [art.thewalters.org]
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mōd-blind

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Hana Videen

mōd-blind, adj: having the mind’s eye darkened, undiscerning. (MOAD-BLINND / ˈmoːd-ˌblɪnd)

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lār-spell

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Hana Videen

lār-spell, n.n: instructive discourse. (LAR-spell / ˈlaːr-spɛl)

Medieval manuscript image of a man sitting at a desk, pointing to an open book in front of him, while four students sit before him on the floor, one of whom also holds a book.
Grandes Chroniques de France; N France, c. 1330; Castres, Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 3, f. 277r. [initiale.irht.cnrs.fr]
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ge-cneordnys

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Hana Videen

ge-cneordnys, f.n: diligence, study. (yeh-K’NEH-ord-nues / jɛ-ˈknɛɔrd-nys)

Medieval manuscript image of a well-dressed woman sitting at a desk writing in a book with a little dog at her feet.
Christine de Pizan’s Book of the Queen; France (Paris), c.1410-c.1414; British Library, Harley MS 4431, 4r. [bl.uk]
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under-standing

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Hana Videen

under-standing, f.n: intelligence. (UN-der-STAHN-ding / ˈʌn-dɛr-ˌstan-dɪŋ)

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lārþēow-dōm

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Hana Videen

lārþēow-dōm, m.n: office of a teacher. (LAHR-thay-oh-DOAM / ˈlaːr-θeːɔw-ˌdoːm)

Medieval manuscript image of a teacher lecturing to a group of students who sit at his feet.
Medical miscellany; France, early 14th century; British Library, Harley 3745, f. 1r. [bl.uk]
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