Old English Dictionary Entry

Magian

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1 magian

p. ode To be strong, prevail :-- Ic magude ongeán hine preualui aduersus eum, Ps. Rdr. 12, 5. Ic magude l swiþige, Ps. Spl. T. 12, 5. [O. H. Ger. magén valere, vigere.] Cf. maga. magian

Similar Words

-mancian
-mang
-mannþwǽ rian
-mánsod
-márian

Runic Inscription

ᛗᚪᚷᛁᚪᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

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Ps.: Psalms (OE)

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