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1. hēlsǒm adj.

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Profitable, wholesome, beneficial.

2. helle n.

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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…

3. hēl(e n.(2)

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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.

4. Kentwærre n. plural

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The men of Kent; Kentwærre burgh, Canterbury.

5. ihēlen v.(2)

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(a) To cover (sth.), deck; (b) to cover (sb., the body, an animal) with clothing or armor; clothe (sb.).