forhtlic

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Old English

Etymology

forht (“timid”) +‎ -līċ

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈforxt.liːt͡ʃ/, [ˈforˠxt.liːt͡ʃ]

Adverb

forhtlīċ

timid, trembling
terrible, fearful
- late 9th century, Old English Martyrology
  sē stranga ond sē forhtlīċa wind þǣr onræsde
  the strong and fearful wind rushed upon it

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