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heofon-rīce

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Hana Videen

heofon-rīce, n.n: kingdom of heaven. (HEH-oh-von-REE-chuh / ˈhɛɔ-vɔn-ˌriː-tʃə)

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nǣdl

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Hana Videen

nǣdl, f.n: a needle. (NAD-ull / ˈnæː-dəl)

A bone needle, a very rusty pair of shears and a bone thread-picker.
Bone needle and thread-picker and iron shears; England, early medieval period; Museum of London Archaeology. [mola.org.uk]
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ge-gyrwan

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Hana Videen

ge-gyrwan, wk.v: to prepare, make ready; to clothe, equip; to ornament, adorn. (yeh-YUER-wahn / jɛ-ˈjyr-wan)

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nīwness

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Hana Videen

nīwness, f.n: newness, novelty. (NEE-ew-ness / ˈniːw-nɛs)

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mid-niht

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Hana Videen

mid-niht, f.n: midnight. (MID-NI’HT / ˈmɪd-ˌnɪxt)

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Medieval manuscript image of a bearded man in a cloak and turban, holding a book and gazing up at the stars at night.
Jonicus, the first astronomer, in World Chronicle; Germany (Regensburg), c. 1400-1410; Getty Museum, Ms. 33, f. 12r. [blogs.getty.edu]
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mid-spreca

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Hana Videen

mid-spreca, m.n: one who speaks on behalf of another. (MID-SPRECK-ah / ˈmɪd-ˌsprɛ-ka)

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ge-wǣpnod

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Hana Videen

ge-wǣpnod, adj: armed, equipped with weapons. (yeh-WAP-nod / jɛ-ˈwæːp-nɔd)

Medieval manuscript illustration of a striped porcupine, its eyes directed upwards as if looking at something above.
Lambeth Apocalypse; England, 13th century; Lambeth Palace Library, MS 209, f. 8r. [images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk]
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fōt-swæþ

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Hana Videen

fōt-swæþ, f.n: footprint. (FOAT-SWATH / ˈfoːt-ˌswæθ)

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geolu-rēad

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Hana Videen

geolu-rēad, adj: yellow-red, red with a yellow tinge. (YEH-o-luh-RAY-ahd / ˈjɛɔ-lʌ-ˌreːad)

Medieval manuscript image of Christ with curly blond locks and a brown beard holding a orange-y red book, against an orange background with birds and delicate interlace designs.
Book of Kells; Ireland or Scotland, c. 800; Dublin, Trinity College Library, MS A. I, f. 32v. [commons.wikimedia.org]
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mȳdrece

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Hana Videen

mȳdrece, f.n: a chest (box). (MUE-dretch-uh / ˈmyː-drɛ-tʃə)

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