Old English Dictionary Entry

A-reáfian

Definitions

1 definitions

1 a-reáfian

p. ode; pp. od [a from, reáfian to tear] To tear from, tear asunder, separate; diripere :-- Brim [MS. bring] is areáfod the sea is separated, Cd. 158; Th. 196, 12; Exod. 290. a-reafian

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

ᚪ-ᚱᛖᚪᚠᛁᚪᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Abbreviations Used

Works & Authors

Cd.: Codex Diplomaticus Saxonici (Kemble)
Th.: Thorpe, Benjamin (editor)

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