Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *halbadaudaz. Equivalent to healf- +‎ dēad.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑlfˌdæ͜ɑːd/, [ˈhæ͜ɑɫvˌdæ͜ɑːd]

Adjective

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healfdēad

  1. halfdead

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: halfdede