dust-drenc

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dust-drenc, m.n: a drink made of the seeds of herbs rubbed to dust. (DUST-DRENCH / ˈdʌst-ˌdɹɛntʃ)

Tristan drinks love potion while playing chess with Isolde in Arthurian compilation of Micheau Gonnot. France, 1470. Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Ms. fr. 112 (1), f. 239r. [gallica.bnf.fr]

ǣmerge

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ǣmerge, f.n: embers, ashes; (figuratively) dust. (AM-er-yeh)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is on on harm-hills, available for all to read on Patreon. It’s post #125, and I’m making every 25th post FREE! Go read #25, #50, #75, and #100 while you’re at it.

ellen-sīoc

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ellen-sīoc, adj: infirm or languid from want of strength, deprived of strength, powerless (lit. ‘strength-sick’). (EL-len-ZEE-ock)

The caladrius bird looks toward the sick man, indicating that he will recover. Bestiaire of Guillaume le Clerc. France, 13th century. Bibliothèque Municipale de Lyon, MS P.A. 78, f. 36r. [numelyo.bm-lyon.fr]