Fyrn-geweorc

Bosworth & Toller Anglo-Saxon Old English Dictionary - fyrn-geweorc

According to the Old English Dictionary:

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fyrn-geweorc
n. An ancient work; priscum vel jam diu perfectum ŏpus :-- Ǽr ðon endige fród fyrngeweorc before his wise ancient work shall end, Exon. 57 a; Th. 203, 14; Ph. 48: 57 a; Th. 204, 9; Ph. 95: Andr. Kmbl. 1473; An. 738. Freá sceáwode fyra fyrngeweorc the lord beheld the ancient work of men, Beo. Th. 4561; B. 2286. fyrn-geweorc
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