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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
Æ æ (ash)
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1.
ayẹ̄n
adv.
155 quotations in 8 senses
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(a) Back or away from something; to the rear, back, backwards;
drawen ayen, ten ayen
, draw back, withdraw;
holden ayen
, hold back, check, restrain;
putten ayen
, set or thrust back or away;
turnen
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