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gēo-sceaft

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Hana Videen

gēo-sceaft, f.n: that which has been determined of old, fate. (YAY-oh-SHEH-ahft / ˈjeːɔ-ˌʃɛaft)

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cāf

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Hana Videen

cāf, adj: quick, sharp, prompt, nimble, swift. (KAWF / ˈkaːf)

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gȳman

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Hana Videen

gȳman, wk.v: to care for, take care of, take heed to, heed, observe, regard, keep. (YUH-mahn / ˈjɝː-man)

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brēme

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Hana Videen

brēme, adj: celebrated, renowned; illustrious, glorious. (BRAY-meh / ˈbɹeː-mɛ)

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a-rīsan

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Hana Videen

a-rīsan, str.v: to arise, rise, rise up, rise again; to come forth, originate. (ah-REE-zahn / ˌa-ˈɹiː-zan)

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prættig

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Hana Videen

prættig, adj: wily, crafty, astute. (PRAT-tih / ˈpɹæt-tɪj)

Medieval manuscript illustration of a fox in a blue hooded robe, holding a crozier, preaching to two roosters and a duck.
Maastricht Hours. S Netherlands (Liège), 1st quarter of 14th century. British Library, MS Stowe 17, f. 84r. [bl.uk]
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wīcan

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Hana Videen

wīcan, str.v: to yield, give way. (WEE-kahn / ˈwiː-kan)

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wēþe

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Hana Videen

wēþe, adj: sweet, gentle, mild, pleasant. (WAY-theh / ˈweː-θɛ)

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wearg-berende

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Hana Videen

wearg-berende, adj: villainous, rascally. (WEH-arg-BEH-ren-deh / ˈwɛaɹg-ˌbɛ-ɹɛn-dɛ)

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þēowing

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Hana Videen

þēowing, f.n: a rebuke. (THAY-oh-wing / ˈθeːɔ-wɪŋ)

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