Old English

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Etymology

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From *lustsum (pleasant) +‎ -līċ

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlust.sum.liːt͡ʃ/

Adjective

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lustsumlīċ

  1. pleasant, delectable
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      ...and ðā syndon swȳþe fæġere and lustsumlīce on tō sēonne...
      ...and those are very beautiful and pleasant to look at...

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