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bōc-rǣding

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Hana Videen

bōc-rǣding, f.n: reading of books. (BOAK-RAD-ing / ˈboːk-ˌræː-dɪŋ)

Today is publication day for The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary in the US/Canada. The next week of words will include various animals from the hoard.

And today there’s a book launch at Type Books (883 Queen St. West), so if you happen to be in Toronto, stop by at 7 PM to get your Deorhord signed!

Poster with an image of ‘The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary’ by Hana Videen and the author’s photo. Book Launch and Signing at Type Books, 883 Queen Street West, on Tuesday February 20th at 7 PM.
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folc-gedrēfnes

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Hana Videen

folc-gedrēfnes, f.n: disturbance of the people, confusion of mankind (people-trouble). (FOLK-yeh-DRAVE-ness / ˈfɔlk-jɛ-ˌdreːv-nɛs)

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sǣnig

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Hana Videen

sǣnig, adj: marine. (SAE-nih / ˈsæː-nɪj)

Medieval manuscript image of a boat carrying two sailors floating beside a giant fish, on which rests a cooking pot and two other sailors, one of whom is falling into the sea; the giant fish plunges down to swallow some small fish.
Bestiary; France (formerly Flanders), c. 1270; Getty Museum, Ms. Ludwig XV 3, f. 89v. [getty.edu]
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henge-clif

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Hana Videen

henge-clif, n.n: a steep, precipitous cliff. (HENG-guh-CLIFF / ˈhɛŋ-gə-ˌklɪf)

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lār-smiþ

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Hana Videen

lār-smiþ, m.n: wise person, counsellor (‘lore-smith’). (LAHR-SMITH / ˈlaːr-ˌsmɪθ)

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æcer-mann

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Hana Videen

æcer-mann, m.n: farmer. (ACK-er-MAHN / ˈæ-kɛr-ˌman)

Medieval manuscript image of a square enclosure that is chock-full of sheep; one person is shearing a sheep and another is milking one.
Luttrell Psalter; N England (Lincolnshire), 1325-1340; British Library, Add MS 42130, f. 163v. [wikipedia.org]
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sefa

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Hana Videen

sefa, m.n: understanding, mind, heart. (SEH-vah / ˈsɛ-va)

This week’s Wordhord Wednesday post is about being pride-eager. Read it on Patreon.

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slǣwþ

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Hana Videen

slǣwþ, f.n: sloth, laziness. (SLAEWTH / ˈslæːwθ)

Medieval manuscript image of a man in a monk’s habit carrying a pilgrim’s staff and falling to the ground; a woman in a wimpled headdress holding an axe with both hands is striking him down.
Pilgrim with Sloth (Le pèlerinage de la vie humaine); France, 14th century; Morgan Library & Museum, M.1038, f. 61v. [ica.themorgan.org]
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gylp-georn

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Hana Videen

gylp-georn, adj: vainglorious, arrogant, proud; eager for glory. (YUELP-YEH-orn / ˈjylp-ˌjɛɔrn)

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ge-þweran

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Hana Videen

ge-þweran, str.v: to stir, beat or mix together; to churn, make thick (as butter from cream); (poetically) to forge. (yeh-THWEH-rahn / jɛ-ˈθwɛ-ran)

In the margin of a medieval manuscript a cat stands on its hind legs churning butter.
Rothschild Canticles; Flanders, c. 1300; Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, MS 404, f. 148r. [collections.library.yale.edu]
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