Old English

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Etymology

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From hēah +‎ flōd. Compare Old Norse háflæðr (a high flood-tide).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑːxˌfloːd/, [ˈhæ͜ɑːxˌfloːd]

Noun

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hēahflōd m (nominative plural hēahflōdas)

  1. high tide
  2. deep water

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