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pere

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Hana Videen

pere, f.n: pear. (PEH-ruh / ˈpɛ-rə)

Medieval manuscript initial P, inside of which is an illustration of a pear tree in a grassy landscape.
Régime du corps; France, 15th century; Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.0165, f. 82r. [ica.themorgan.org]
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cristesmæsse-dæg

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Hana Videen

cristesmæsse-dæg, m.n: Christmas Day. (KRIST-us-mass-uh-DAIE / ˈkrɪst-əs-mæs-sə-ˌdæj)

Medieval manuscript image of a reclining haloed woman gesturing towards a baby in a manger; a cow and a donkey lean over the baby with their tongues sticking out, as if to lick him; an eight-pointed star shape hovers above the baby, and above the star shape is an angel with hands outstretched.
St Albans Psalter; England (St Albans), 1130; Hildesheim, Dombibliothek, MS St Godehard 1, p. 21. [albani-psalter.de]
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cristesmæsse-niht

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Hana Videen

cristesmæsse-niht, f.n: Christmas Eve. (KRIST-us-mass-uh-NI’HT / ˈkrɪst-əs-mæs-sə-ˌnɪxt)

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lēoþ

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Hana Videen

lēoþ, n.n: song, poem, ode. (LAY-oth / ˈleːɔθ)

Historiated initial R in a medieval manuscript depicting six Cistercian monks singing at a lectern; above them another monk plays an organ.
Historiated initial from a Cistercian Gradual; Netherlands or Germany, early 14th century; Victoria & Albert Museum 8990A. [collections.vam.ac.uk]
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frætwe

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Hana Videen

frætwe, f.n: adornments, ornaments, treasure; sometimes used figuratively to refer to ‘fruits of the earth’. (FRAT-wuh / ˈfræt-wə)

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nēat

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Hana Videen

nēat, n.n: ox or cow; beast, animal. (NAY-aht / ˈneːat)

Medieval manuscript image of baby Jesus in a manger, with Joseph watching over him, a star shining above, and a donkey and an ox munching on hay beside him.
De Lisle Psalter; England (Westminster), 1310-1339; British Library, MS Arundel 83 II, f. 124r. [imagesonline.bl.uk]
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ēad

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Hana Videen

ēad, n.n: happiness, well-being. (AY-ahd / ˈeːad)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is on gifts and the beginning-beginning of happiness. Read it on Patreon.

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eosol

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Hana Videen

eosol, m.n: donkey, ass. (EH-oh-zoll / ˈɛɔ-zɔl)

Medieval manuscript image of a donkey seated on its rear, playing a harp with its forefeet.
Antiphonal; Cambrai or Tournai, c. 1260-70; Getty Museum, Ms. 44 / Ludwig VI 5, p. 115. [getty.edu]
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ge-fēa

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Hana Videen

ge-fēa, m.n: joy, gladness. (yeh-VAY-ah / jɛ-ˈveːa)

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etan

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Hana Videen

etan, str.v: to eat. (EH-tahn / ˈɛ-tan)

Medieval manuscript image of four people at a long table that holds dishes and vessels for food and drink; they appear to be conversing, gesturing with their hands, and one of them wears a crown.
Smithfield Decretals, c. 1300-40; British Library, Royal MS 10 E IV, f. 236r. [blogs.bl.uk]
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