larcwide

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Old English

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Etymology

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From lār (teaching, lesson) +‎ cwide (saying).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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lārcwide m

  1. (poetic) teaching, lesson, lore-speech
    • 10th century, The Wanderer:
      Forþon wāt sē þe sċeal · his winedryhtnes
      lēofes lārcwidum · longe forþolian.
      Therefore knows who must for long go without
      teachings of his dear friend and lord.

Declension

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