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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
anlē̆t
n.
11 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) Face; (b) forehead; (c) appearance, looks; image.
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2.
smerten
v.
79 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) To cause (sb. or sth.) physical pain, hardship, etc.; also in
fig.
context; -- also impers.; also, burn (sb. or sth.) [quot. 1440]; (b) to cause (sb.) to suffer grief, remorse, emotional distress…
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