scūr-beorh

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Hana Videen

scūr-beorh, f.n: a shelter against storm. (SHOOR-BEH-or’h / ˈʃuːr-ˌbɛɔrx)

gōian

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Hana Videen

gōian, wk.v: to sigh, groan, lament. (GO-i-ahn / ˈgoː-ɪ-an)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is on leather-working in early medieval England. Read it on Patreon.

met-gird

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Hana Videen

met-gird, f.n: a rod for measuring. (MET-YIRD / ˈmɛt-ˌjɪrd)

leðer-wyrhta

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Hana Videen

leðer-wyrhta, m.n: tanner, currier, someone who works in leather. (LEH-ther-WUER-h’ta / ˈlɛ-θɛr-ˌwyrx-ta)

heofon-þrēat

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Hana Videen

heofon-þrēat, m.n: heavenly troop/host/band. (HEH-ov-on-THRAY-aht / ˈhɛɔ-vɔn-ˌθreːat)

fyrd-tīber

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Hana Videen

fyrd-tīber, n.n: military sacrifice, sacrifice made when a military expedition is to be undertaken. (FUERD-TEE-ber / ˈfyrd-ˌtiː-bɛr)

ān-būend

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Hana Videen

ān-būend, m.n: hermit (one-dweller). (AHN-BOO-end / ˈaːn-ˌbuːɛnd)

spēdig

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Hana Videen

spēdig, adj: prosperous, rich, wealthy; abundant; powerful. (SPAY-dih / ˈspeː-dɪj)

nihterne

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Hana Videen

nihterne, adv: for a night. (NI’H-ter-nuh / ˈnɪx-tɛr-nə)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is on troublesome times and journeys. Read it on Patreon.

deorce-grǣg

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Hana Videen

deorce-grǣg, adj: dark grey. (DEH-or-chuh-GRAIE / ˈdɛɔr-tʃə-ˌgræːj)