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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
chāsten
v.
54 quotations in 5 senses
Sense / Definition
To correct (someone's) behavior; discipline, reform (sb.); also, mend or improve (oneself).
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drēden
v.
222 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) To be afraid, become frightened;
dreden for, dreden of
, fear (sb. or sth.);
as ich drede
, as I fear; (b)
refl.
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dreden for, dreden of
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dreden of lif
, fear for (one's) life;
dreden of grace
, fear…
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