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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
hēlsǒm
adj.
2 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Profitable, wholesome, beneficial.
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2.
helle
n.
187 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) The Christian hell, place of damnation for evil men and angels; a particular hell or level of hell, regarded as having multiple locations or levels; (b) the Limbus Patrum, place where Patriarchs…
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3.
hēl(e
n.(2)
7 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Concealment, deceit; (b) hiding place, shelter; (c)
hel makere
, ?a maker of roofing [cp.
helinge
ger. (2)]; (d) in surnames and place names.
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4.
Kentwærre
n. plural
2 quotations in 1 sense
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The men of Kent;
Kentwærre burgh
, Canterbury.
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5.
ihēlen
v.(2)
30 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) To cover (sth.), deck; (b) to cover (sb., the body, an animal) with clothing or armor; clothe (sb.).
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