Eald-gewinna

Old English Dictionary Entry

Eald-gewinna

Old English Dictionary Entry

Part of speech: an; Related words: eald-feónd. eald-gewinna

Definitions

1 eald-gewinna

m. An old foe; antīquus inĭmīcus :-- Grendel wearþ, eald-gewinna, ingenga mín Grendel, my old foe, became my invader, Beo. Th. 3556; B. 1776.

Runic Inscription

ᛠᛚᛞ-ᚷᛖᚹᛁᚾᚾᚪ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

About

Old English Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary for Old English (Anglo-Saxon).

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old English Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"