Brytnian

Old English Dictionary Entry

Brytnian

Old English Dictionary Entry

Part of speech: Related words: bryttian. brytnian

Definitions

1 brytnian

p. ode, ede, ade; pp. od, ed. ad To dispense, distribute,administer; dispensare, administrare :-- He sinc brytnade he dispensed treasure, Beo. Th. 4756; B. 2383. Hí weolan brytnodon they dispensed wealth, Chr. 1065; Erl. 197, 40; Edw. 21. Æðelingas wélan brytnedon the nobles distributed riches, Cd. 209; Th. 259, 14; Dan. 691.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᚱᚣᛏᚾᛁᚪᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

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