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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
Æ æ (ash)
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1.
axe
n.(3)
2 quotations in 1 sense
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A request, something asked for.
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2.
asshe
n.(2)
98 quotations in 8 senses
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(a) Ashes of combustible materials;
brennen to asshe
;
turnen to asshe
; (b) ashes as used in medicaments, for making lye, etc.; (c) hot ashes or coals, as for baking.
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