Old English Dictionary Entry

Cyrf

Part of speech: e;

Definitions

1 definitions

1 cyrf

f? A cutting off, an instrument to cut with; abscissio, ferrum abscissionis :-- Cyrf abscissio, R. Ben. 28. Be ðisum cyrfe of this cutting, Homl. Th. ii. 406. 33. Cyrf ferrum abscissionis, C. R. Ben. 40. DER. æ-cyrf, of-. cyrf

Similar Words

-cafstrian
-cirre
-clips
-cnáwe
-cnáwlíce

Runic Inscription

ᚳᚣᚱᚠ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Abbreviations Used

Works & Authors

C.: Corpus Christi College MS
R.: Riddles (Exeter Book)
Th.: Thorpe, Benjamin (editor)

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