anhaga

Old English

Etymology

From ān + haga.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑːnˌxɑ.ɡɑ/, [ˈɑːnˌhɑ.ɣɑ]

Noun

ānhaga m

1. a recluse, a loner
   • c. 700 The Wanderer 1-2

     Oft him ānhaga āre gebīdeð
     Metudes miltse þēah þe hē mōdcearig [...]

     Oft the lonely one prays for favour for himself,
     God's mercy; although he, sorrowful [...]