Old English edit

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Etymology edit

Uncertain. Possibly a contraction of staþol +‎ -wierþe, or from stǣl +‎ -wierþe.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈstæːlˌwi͜yr.θe/, [ˈstæːlˌwi͜yrˠ.ðe]

Adjective edit

stǣlwierþe (West Saxon)

  1. (of a person) able to stand in good stead; serviceable

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