Old English

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Etymology

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From ġe- +‎ heald +‎ -sum.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈjeˌxæ͜ɑld.sum/, [ˈjeˌhæ͜ɑɫd.sum]

Adjective

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ġehealdsum

  1. sparing, frugal
  2. taking care of, protective
  3. exercising restraint; moderate, virtuous, sober
  4. safe, inviolate

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