unlæd

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *unlēdaz, equivalent to un- +‎ *lǣd, lǣþ (a division of land, lathe), from Proto-Germanic *lēdą, *lēþą (allotment of land, owndom, possessions). Cognate with Old High German unlāt (poor, miserable), Gothic 𐌿𐌽𐌻𐌴𐌳𐍃 (unlēds, poor).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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unlǣd

  1. poor; miserable; unhappy; unfortunate

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: unlede