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weorold-þing

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Hana Videen

weorold-þing, n.n: worldly thing, matter or affair. (WEH-oh-rold-THING / ˈwɛɔ-rɔld-ˌθɪŋ)

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wealte

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Hana Videen

wealte, f.n: ring. (WEH-all-tuh / ˈwɛal-tə)

A gold ring set with a dark garnet stone within a gold quatrefoil bezel, held with wire against a background of white fabric.
Saxon ring; England, c. 550; Dover Museum. [dovermuseum.co.uk]
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þing-rǣden

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Hana Videen

þing-rǣden, f.n: intercession, advocacy, pleading, intervention, mediation. (THING-RAD-den / ˈθɪŋ-ˌræː-dɛn)

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on-bidian

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Hana Videen

on-bidian, wk.v: to wait. (on-BID-i-ahn / ɔn-ˈbɪ-dɪ-an)

Medieval manuscript image of a wide-eyed fox standing expectantly on its hind legs, one of its front paws rested on some marginal decoration, and the label “vulpis” above it.
Beatus of Liébana, Commentaria in Apocalypsin; France (Saint-Sever), before 1072; Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Latin 8878, f. 14r. [discardingimages.tumblr.com]
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fenn

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Hana Videen

fenn, n.n: fen, marsh. (FEN / ˈfɛn)

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bodig

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Hana Videen

bodig, n.n: body. (BODD-ih / ˈbɔ-dɪj)

Medieval manuscript image of the outline of a body, depicting internal organs like the esophagus, stomach and intestines and various veins and arteries; it stands against a backdrop of writing in Latin and is framed by leafy vines.
Medical and arithmetical treatises and recipes; England, 1250-1310; Bodleian Library, MS. Ashmole 399, f. 18r. [digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk]
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bōc-gestrēon

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Hana Videen

bōc-gestrēon, n.n: a book-treasury, library. (BOAK-yeh-STRAY-on / ˈboːk-jɛ-ˌstreːɔn)

A graphic of “The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary” with a photo of the author Hana Videen; the text reads “Blackwell’s Non-Fiction Book of the Month”. A quote from Eleanor Janega says “Invaluable - and hugely entertaining… It is an absolute romp and a must-have for history and fantasy enthusiasts alike.” There are illustrations of a finned horse-like creature, a dragon, a griffin and some ants, and a banner reads “Shop instore and online at blackwells.co.uk.”
Why not add THE DEORHORD to your personal bōc-gestrēon (or that of a frēond)? It’s Blackwell’s Non-Fiction BOOK OF THE MONTH! [blackwells.co.uk]
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helle-brōga

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Hana Videen

helle-brōga, m.n: terror of hell. (HEL-luh-BRO-ga / ˈhɛl-lə-ˌbroː-ga)

Read this month’s Mōnaþ-spell (monthly update) on Patreon.

Medieval manuscript image of a beast’s mouth, toothy and filled with flames, into which naked people are being cast by hairy, horned demons.
Taymouth Hours; England, 14th century; British Library, Yates Thompson MS 13, f. 142r. [blogs.bl.uk]
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lybbestre

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Hana Videen

lybbestre, f.n: witch, sorcerer. (LUEB-bes-truh / ˈlyb-bɛs-trə)

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lobbe

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Hana Videen

lobbe, f.n: spider. (LOB-buh / ˈlɔb-bə)

Medieval manuscript written in Latin with the words “de aranea marina” in red and an illustration of a round, black creature with eight squiggly legs.
Sea-spider from Liber de natura rerum; France (Abbaye de Saint-Amand), 13th century; Bibliothèque Municipale de Valenciennes, MS 320, f. 123v. [patrimonie-numerique.ville-valenciennes.fr]

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