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1. midden-ē̆rd n.

Additional spellings: middenerd
27 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) The earth; al (this, that) midden-erd, all the earth; middenerdes angin, the creation of the earth; middenerdes boue, earth's bow, rainbow; (b) mankind; also, worldly things, the world as opposed…

2. ē̆rd n.(2)

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Character, nature, disposition.

3. ē̆rd n.(1)

65 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) A dwelling-place, esp. one's native land or region; homeland, abode; (b) a dwelling or home.

4. vīne-yē̆rd n.

Additional spellings: vineyerd
48 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A vineyard; also, a pictorial representation of a vineyard [quot. a1398]; vine-yerd of plesire, ?a vineyard designed for recreational or aesthetic purposes; vine-yerd silver, a customary rent paid…