Old English edit

Etymology edit

From in- +‎ ġehyġd (mind). Akin to hyċġan (to think about, consider), hogian (to be concerned about, care for).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈin.jeˌxyjd/, [ˈin.jeˌhyjd]

Noun edit

inġehyġd f

  1. consciousness, thought, thought, mind
  2. sense, conscience, inwit, understanding
  3. intent, intention, purpose, meaning, effect
    • 1921, Joseph Bosworth, Thomas Northcote Toller, Bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary Online:
      Gif ðæs synfullan ingehȳd bið gehrepod mid fyrhte ðæs upplīcan dōmes, ðonne wiðhæfð hē ðām unlustum.
      If the sinful's intent be touched with divination of celestial judgement, then he withstands the evil lust.
    • late 10th century, Ælfric, "Saint Agnes, Virgin"
      ...and cwæþ him ðus to, mid clænum ingehyde...
      ...and spake to him thus with pure intention,...

Declension edit