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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
ē̆rn
n.(1)
23 quotations in 2 senses
Sense / Definition
An eagle; also, a representation of an eagle.
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2.
ern
n.(2)
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
House;--only in cmbs.
bak ern, breu ern, hed ern, sheu ern, slep ern
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āv(e)len
v.
Additional spellings:
avelen
3 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) To make an effort, strive to obtain; to earn or merit; (b)
ppl.
endowed.
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4.
rennen
v.(1)
937 quotations in 33 senses
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(a) Of humans: to run, move quickly on foot; also of angels, centaurs, devils, monopodes, etc.;
rennen and (other) rennen
, go on foot and (or) ride; (b)
comen rennen, comen (gon) renninge
, to come…
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