a-cennan

a-cennan, wk.v: to bring forth, produce, beget, renew. (ah-CHEH-nahn / a-ˈtʃɛ-nan)

Crist wæs acennyd. Christ was born.

Nativity scene from the Stowe Breviary. England, E. (Norwich), between 1322 and 1325. British Library, Stowe 12, f. 16v. [bl.uk]

wæccer

wæccer, adj: vigilant, watchful. (WAE-cher / ˈwæ-tʃɛr)

Persian and Indian soldiers build wooden towers on the back of elephants and fight from there. Bestiary of Ann Walsh. England, 15th century. Kongelige Bibliotek, Gl. kgl. S. 1633 4º, f. 6v. [bestiary.ca]