Old English

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Etymology

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From nēod (desire, eagerness, earnest) +‎ laþu (inviation, summons).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈne͜oːdˌlɑ.θu/, [ˈne͜oːdˌlɑ.ðu]

Noun

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nēodlaþu f

  1. an urgent summons; an earnest, hospitable invitation; a wish