windel-stān

windel-stān, m.n: a tower with a winding staircase. (WIN-del-STAHN)

gāst-genīþla

gāst-genīþla, m.n: a persecutor or foe of souls, the devil. (GAHST-yeh-NEETH-la)

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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)

magu-þegn, m.n: a thane, vassal, follower, retainer, warrior, servant. (MA-guh-THAYN)

legbysig, adj: busy with fire, lit. ‘fire-busy’. (LAY-buzz-ee)

weorf-tord, n.n: dung of beasts. (WAY-orv-TORD)

mǣw, m.n: gull. (MAE-ew / ˈmæːu)

wyrt-fæt, n.n: a scent-bottle. (WURT-FAT)

byrle, m.n: one who pours out drink, cup-bearer. (BUR-leh)

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ende-stæf, m.n: end, conclusion (mainly ref. to the end of life). (EN-deh-STAFF)