-fæst

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See also: fäst and fæst

Old English

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Etymology

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From Old English fæst (secure, firm).

Pronunciation

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Suffix

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-fæst

  1. firm, secure
    ǣ (law) + ‎-fæst → ‎ǣfæst (religious)
    siġe (victory) + ‎-fæst → ‎siġefæst (victorious)

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • English: bedfast, shamefast, soothfast, steadfast