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1. dwẹ̄re n.

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(a) Doubt, perplexity, uncertainty; in (a) dwere, in doubt; without dwere, without question, certainly; (b) ?disagreement, dissension; ?distress, trouble; (c) amazement, awe; dread, fear. …

2. fokesail n.

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A sail attached to the foremast, a (triangular) foresail. …

3. knarre n.

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(a) A crag, twisted rock; (b) in place names [see Smith PNElem. 1.102]. …

4. lǒuen n.

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A rascal, rogue. …

5. sobben v.

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(a) To sob as a result of sorrow or gladness; weep in contrition or as a result of spiritual fervor; sobben and sighen (wepen), sighen (wepen) and (or) sobben, etc.; (b) to weep (to have sth.); sobben……

6. vēren v.(1)

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Naut. To let out or slacken (a rope). …

7. wẹ̄veling n.

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Naut. A piece of caulking material placed between the lapstrakes while the ship is under construction;—also coll. …

8. wrikken v.

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To move to and fro, flit back and forth; also in fig. context. …

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