Old English edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Germanic *gahugdiz. Cognate with Gothic 𐌲𐌰𐌷𐌿𐌲𐌳𐍃 (gahugds). Equivalent to ġe- +‎ hyġd, from hyċġan.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /jeˈxyjd/, [jeˈhyjd]

Noun edit

ġehyġd n

  1. thought, contemplation, intention
    Ðu ana canst ealra gehygdo
    You alone know the thoughts of all men.
    (Legend of St Andrew)

Declension edit