seldseen

English

Etymology

From Middle English seldscene, seltsene (“rarely encountered, seldom seen; rare; as adv. seldom, rarely”), from Old English seldsīne, seldsēne (“rare, extraordinary, unfamiliar, uncommon”). Cognate with Old High German seltsāni, Modern German seltsam.

Adjective

seldseen (not comparable)

1. seldom seen, rare, uncommon
   • (Can we date this quote?), Marlowe, The Jew of Malta

     And seldseen costly stones of so great price.

   • (Can we date this quote by The Arabian Nights and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     […] and awakening, saw a serpent like a dragon, a seldseen sight.

Anagrams

• lessened, needless