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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
dwẹ̄re
n.
16 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) Doubt, perplexity, uncertainty;
in (a) dwere
, in doubt;
without dwere
, without question, certainly; (b) ?disagreement, dissension; ?distress, trouble; (c) amazement, awe; dread, fear.
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2.
knarre
n.
19 quotations in 3 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) A crag, twisted rock; (b) in place names [see Smith
PNElem.
1.102].
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3.
vēren
v.(1)
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Naut.
To let out or slacken (a rope).
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4.
wrikken
v.
2 quotations in 1 sense
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To move to and fro, flit back and forth; also in
fig.
context.
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