nirwþ

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Hana Videen

nirwþ, f.n: confinement, a prison. (NIRWTH / ˈnɪɹwθ)

Medieval manuscript image of a man in prison and an arm reaching down into the prison to pull him out by his hair. — *Estoire del Saint Graal.* N France (Saint-Omer or Tournai?), early 14th century. British Library, Royal 14 E III, f. 42r. [bl.uk]

hālgian

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Hana Videen

hālgian, wk.v: to hallow, make holy, consecrate, sanctify. (HALG-i-ahn / ˈhaːl-gɪ-an)

ōga

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Hana Videen

ōga, m.n: the feeling which is excited in a person, terror, dread, horror, great fear; an object which excites fear, a terrible, horrible thing. (OH-ga / ˈoː-ga)

Medieval manuscript image of a four-faced devil pushing men in a flaming wheelbarrow. — Taymouth Hours. England (London?), 2nd quarter of 14th century. British Library, Yates Thompson 13, f. 139v. [bl.uk]

egesfullīce

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Hana Videen

egesfullīce, adv: terrifyingly. (EH-yes-full-LEECH-uh / ˈɛ-jɛs-fʌl-ˌliː-tʃə)

Medieval manuscript image of a horned devil with a face on its rear end. The devil sits on a dead man in bed, reaching towards his mouth to take his soul, while a frightened woman looks on. — Justinian’s *Digestum Vetus*. S France (Toulouse?), c. 1300-c. 1310. British Library, Arundel 484, f. 245r. [bl.uk]

wicce-dōm

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Hana Videen

wicce-dōm, m.n: witchcraft, sorcery, magic. (WITCH-eh-DOAM / ˈwɪ-t͡ʃɛ-ˌdoːm)

rīp-tīma

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Hana Videen

rīp-tīma, m.n: harvest time. (REEP-TEE-ma / ˈɹiːp-ˌtiː-ma)

Today’s word is from Allison K. Learn more about Goldgifa Week and read today’s Wordhord Wednesday post about “autumn wet” on Patreon.

Medieval manuscript image of two men carrying bundles of grain. — Luttrell Psalter. N England (Lincolnshire), 1325-1340. British Library, Add MS 42130, f. 173r. [bl.uk]

hærfest-wǣta

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Hana Videen

hærfest-wǣta, m.n: autumnal wet. (HAR-vest-WAT-ah / ˈhær-vɛst-ˌwæː-ta)

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gīsl

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Hana Videen

gīsl, m.n: hostage; person handed over to enemies or allies as a surety or pledge (of an agreement, oath, etc). (YEE-zull / ˈjiː-zəl)

Today’s word is from Þórbeorht L. Learn more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.

hærfestlīc

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Hana Videen

hærfestlīc, adj: autumnal. (HAR-vest-leech / ˈhæɹ-vɛst-liːt͡ʃ)

Today’s word is from Allison K. Learn more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.

Medieval manuscript image of orange and green leaves growing from a curving branch or vine. — Luttrell Psalter. N England (Lincolnshire), 1325-1340. British Library, Add MS 42130, f. 59r. [bl.uk]

under-crammian

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Hana Videen

under-crammian, wk.v: to stuff full below, to cram under. (UN-der-KRAM-mi-ahn / ˌʌn-dɛɹ-ˈkɹam-mɪ-an)

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