cealdheort

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ċeald (cold) +‎ -heort (hearted).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃæ͜ɑldˌxe͜ort/, [ˈt͡ʃæ͜ɑɫdˌhe͜orˠt]

Adjective

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ċealdheort

  1. coldhearted
    • 10th century, unknown author, Andreas, 138-139:
      Cirmdon caldheorte, (corðor oðrum getang,) / reðe ræsboran.
      The cold-hearted ones cried out (one band pressed the other) / to the fierce leader.

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