astierred
Old English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editEquivalent 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
editAdjective
editāstierred
- starry
- upp on þone āstierredan heofon besēon
- to look up at the starry sky
Declension
editDeclension of āstierred — Strong
Declension of āstierred — Weak