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sōþ

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Hana Videen

sōþ, n.n: truth. (SOATH / ˈsoːθ)

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gȳmelēas

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Hana Videen

gȳmelēas, adj: careless, negligent, uncared for, wandering, stray. (YUH-muh-LAY-ahs / ˈjɝː-mə-ˌleːas)

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frēorig-ferhþ

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Hana Videen

frēorig-ferhþ, adj: sad in spirit. (FRAY-oh-rih-FER’HTH / ˈfɹeːɔ-ɹɪj-ˌfɛɹhθ)

Medieval manuscript image of a monkey with a sad expression sitting and eating a biscuit or wafer.
Oscott Psalter; England, c. 1265-1270; British Library, Add MS 50000, f. 101r. [bl.uk]
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þrīst-hygdig

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Hana Videen

þrīst-hygdig, adj: bold-minded, courageous. (THREEST-HUH-dih / ˈθɹiːst-ˌhɝj-dɪj)

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efete

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Hana Videen

efete, f.n: lizard, newt. (EH-veh-tuh / ˈɛ-vɛ-tə)

Medieval manuscript image of a green and red four-legged creature with a long tail and neck and a face that resembles a cat or even a human more than a lizard.
Worksop Bestiary; England (Lincoln? York?), c. 1185; Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.81, f. 84v. [ica.themorgan.org]
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wlott

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Hana Videen

wlott, n: a blemish. (WLOT / ˈwlɔt)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is about unfortunate men. Read it on Patreon.

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fyrn-geflit

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Hana Videen

fyrn-geflit, n.n: age-old quarrel, ancient strife. (FUERN-yeh-FLIT / ˈfyrn-jɛ-ˌflɪt)

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heals

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Hana Videen

heals, m.n: the neck, the prow of a ship. (HEH-als / ˈhɛals)

Medieval manuscript image of a ship docked beside a walled city; a giant, long-necked bird walks down a ramp that extends from a tower down the prow.
Smithfield Decretals; S France, c. 1300; British Library Royal MS 10 E IV, f. 208v. [bl.uk]
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sticel

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Hana Videen

sticel, m.n: that with which a prick may be given (‘stickle’ in stickle-back); a sting, goad. (STIH-chell / ˈstɪ-tʃɛl)

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earfeþ-mæcg

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Hana Videen

earfeþ-mæcg, m.n: an unhappy or unfortunate man. (EH-ar-veth-MADGE / ˈɛaɹ-vɛθ-ˌmædʒ)

Medieval manuscript image of a man on his knees while a giant rabbit cuts off his head with a massive sword.
Smithfield Decretals; S France, c. 1300; British Library, Royal MS 10 E IV, f. 61v. [bl.uk]
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