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Old English Dictionary Entry

Fyrd-getrum

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1 fyrd-getrum

n. [getrum a band] A martial band, company of soldiers; agmen, cŏhors:-- Fús fyrdgetrum the prompt martial band, Cd. 147; Th. 184, 6; Exod. 103. Héht his herecist healdan georne, fæst fyrdgetrum he bade his warlike band, the firm company, bear them boldly, 151; Th. 189, 1; Exod. 178. fyrd-getrum
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚣᚱᛞ-ᚷᛖᛏᚱᚢᛗ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

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Works & Authors

Cd.
Codex Diplomaticus Saxonici (Kemble)
Th.
Thorpe, Benjamin (editor)
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