Old English Dictionary Entry

Ferhþ-sefa

Part of speech: ferþ-sefa, firhþ-sefa, fyrhþ-sefa, an;

Definitions

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1 ferhþ-sefa

m. The mind's sense, intellect; mens :-- Cwén gefeah on ferhþsefan the queen rejoiced in her mind, Elen. Kmbl. 1696; El. 850: 1787; El. 895. ferhþ-sefa

Similar Words

'feallend-lic
-fá
-fandigendlic
-farenness
-feald

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛖᚱᚻᚦ-ᛋᛖᚠᚪ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Abbreviations Used

Works & Authors

El.: Elene (OE poem by Cynewulf)

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