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ungēara

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Hana Videen

ungēara, adv: not long ago, lately (of the past); before long, soon (of the future). (UN-YAY-ah-ra / ˈʌn-ˌjeːa-ɹa)

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betlīc

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Hana Videen

betlīc, adj: excellent, splendid (used for human constructions, like mead-halls and cities). (BET-leech / ˈbɛt-liːtʃ)

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handgeweorc

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Hana Videen

handgeweorc, n.n: handiwork, what is made with the hands. (HOND-yeh-WEH-ork / ˈhand-jɛ-ˌwɛɔɹk)

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rūn-stæf

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Hana Videen

rūn-stæf, m.n: a (runic) letter, a rune. (ROON-STAFF / ˈɹuːn-ˌstæf)

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scippend

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Hana Videen

scippend, n: Creator, God. (SHIP-pend / ˈʃɪp-pɛnd)

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wyrm

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Hana Videen

wyrm, n: worm, insect, snake, dragon, reptile. (WUERM / ˈwyrm)

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neorxnawang

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Hana Videen

neorxnawang, m.n: Paradise. (NEH-ork-snah-WAHNG / ˈnɛɔrk-sna-ˌwaŋ)

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snotor

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Hana Videen

snotor, adj: prudent, wise. (SNOT-or / ˈsnɔ-tɔr)

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collen-ferhþ

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Hana Videen

collen-ferhþ, adj: fierce-minded, bold of spirit, bold. (KOL-len-FER’H-TH / ˈkɔl-lɛn-ˌfɛɹhθ)

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heofon-candel

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Hana Videen

heofon-candel, n: ‘heaven-candle’, the sun. (HEH-ov-on-KAHN-dell / ˈhɛɔ-vɔn-ˌkan-dɛl)

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