Old English

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Etymology

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feorh +‎ weard

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfe͜or.xwæ͜ɑrd/, [ˈfe͜or.ʍæ͜ɑrˠd]

Noun

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feorhweard f (nominative plural feorhwearde)

  1. (poetic) mortal protection, guard over life