galg-trēow

galg-trēow, n.n: a gallows-tree, cross. (GALLG-TRAY-oh / ˈgalg-ˌtreːɔw)

wirp

wirp, f.n: a change for the better, recovery from sickness, improvement in circumstances. (WIRP / ˈwɪrp)

In this week’s Wordhord Wednesday, I read from Beowulf: a mother’s revenge. Read/hear it on Patreon.

rūm-gāl, adj: rejoicing in ample space in which to move (applied to the dove when sent from the ark). (ROOM-gahl / ˈruːm-gaːl)

munt-clȳse, m/f.n: a place shut in by hills, a mountain-prison. (MUNT-CLUE-zuh / ˈmʌnt-ˌklyː-zə)

heofon-setl, n.n: throne of heaven. (HEH-ov-on-SEH-tul / ˈhɛɔ-vɔn-ˌsɛ-təl)

lēasere, m.n: liar, deceitful person; buffoon, jester; a member of a bodyguard or retinue; guard, officer. (LAY-ah-zeh-ruh / ˈleːa-zɛ-rə)

hām-wyrt, f.n: houseleek. (HAHM-WUERT / ˈhaːm-ˌwyrt)

wægn-wyrhta, m.n: wainwright, someone who makes wagons or carts. (WAYN-WUER-h’ta / ˈwæjn-ˌwyrx-ta)

ysel, f.n: spark, cinder, ash, ember. (UE-zell / ˈy-zɛl)

In this week’s Wordhord Wednesday, I read from Beowulf: Beowulf vs. Grendel. Read/hear it on Patreon.

fyrhþ-glēaw, adj: wise-minded, prudent. (FUER’HTH-GLAY-aw / ˈfyrxθ-ˌgleːaw)