Old English

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Etymology

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From ġift +‎ stōl.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ġifstōl m

  1. (poetic) throne
    • 10th century, The Wanderer:
      honda ond hēafod, · swā hē hwīlum ǣr
      in ġeārdagum · ġiefstōlas brēac.
      hands and head, like he once before,
      in days of yore, enjoyed gifts of throne.

Declension

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