frumsceaft

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From fruma +‎ sċeaft.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈfrum.ʃæ͜ɑft/

Noun[edit]

frumsċeaft m (nominative plural frumsċeaftu)

creation (abstract concept or created thing)
origin, original place or state
- Beowulf
  sægde sé þe cúþe / frumsceaft fíra feorran reccan.
  he said that he was able to tell from the old earthman's beginnings.

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