Middle English Dictionary Entry

gǒnnilde n.
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Entry Info

Forms gǒnnilde n. Also gunnilde.
Etymology ON; cp. OI Gunnhildr.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. gonne.
1.
A cannon; ~ gnoste, the spark or flame used to fire a cannon; ?also in place name.
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