astierred
Old English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Equivalent to ā- + *stierred, implying a lost verb *stierran meaning “to adorn with stars,” derived from the noun steorra; cf. the modern verb “to star.” Compare āġimmed (“set with precious stones”).
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
āstierred
- starry
- upp on þone āstierredan heofon besēon
- to look up at the starry sky
Declension edit
Declension of āstierred — Strong
Declension of āstierred — Weak