Old English

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Etymology

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fore- +‎ glēaw (wise)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfo.reˌɡlæ͜ɑːw/

Adjective

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foreglēaw

  1. very prudent
    • late 10th century, Ælfric, Lives of Saints
      Hē wæs swīþe snotor wer, and sōþfæst on sprǣċe, rihtwīs on dōme, and on rǣde foreglēaw...
      He was a very wise man, and truthful in speech, righteous in judgement, and very prudent in counsel...

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