Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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firen (crime, sin, torment) +‎ þearf (need, hardship)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfi.renˌθæ͜ɑrf/, [ˈfi.renˌθæ͜ɑrˠf]

Noun

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firenþearf f

  1. (poetic) dire hardship

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