Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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magu +‎ þeġn

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.ɡuˌθejn/, [ˈmɑ.ɣuˌθejn]

Noun

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maguþeġn m (nominative plural maguþeġnas)

  1. (poetic) servant, retainer
  2. (poetic) man, warrior