Old English

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Etymology

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forht (timid) +‎ -līċ

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈforxt.liːt͡ʃ/, [ˈforˠxt.liːt͡ʃ]

Adverb

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forhtlīċ

  1. timid, trembling
  2. terrible, fearful
    • late 9th century, Old English Martyrology
      sē stranga ond sē forhtlīċa wind þǣr onræsde
      the strong and fearful wind rushed upon it