hinder-hōc, m.n: wicked or concealed snare. (HIN-der-HOAK)

ofer-cuman, str.v: to overcome, vanquish, subdue; to come upon, reach, obtain. (OH-ver-CUM-on)

heard-sǣlig, adj: having hard fortune, unfortunate, unhappy. (HEH-ard-SAL-ee)

candel-snȳtels, m.n: instrument used for trimming candles, perhaps candle-snuffer. (KAHN-dell-SNUH-tells)

heall-gamen, n.n: entertainment in a hall. (HAY-all-GAH-men)

binn, f.n: basket, bin; manger. (BIN)

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

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

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

æl-tæw, adj: all good, excellent, entire, sound, healthful, perfect, honest. (AL-TA-ew)

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