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Æ
æðele adj. noble, excellent
æðeling n. noble, prince
æfen n. evening
æfen-giefl n. supper
æfest n. envy, malice
æg n. egg
æht n. possession, property
æl n. eel
ælde n. men
æled n. fire
æppel n. apple, fruit
ærdæg n. daybreak
æren adj. made of brass, brazen
ærende n. errand, message
ærendgewrit n. letter
ærendraca n. messenger
ærnan v. run, gallop
æsc n. spear, ash tree
æscrof adj. brave in battle
æ-spring n. spring of water, fountain
ætwitan v. reproach
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B
bân n. bone
bana n. murderer
bân-fæt n. body
bánhelm n. helmet, shield
bár n. boar
basu adj. purple, crimson, scarlet
bêacen n. beacon (the sun)
beadu n. battle
beadu-cræftig adj. valiant
beaduþréat n. war-band, army
bêag n. ring, bracelet, collar, crown
bêah-gifa n. ring-giver, lord, king
beahhord n. treasure
beald adj. bold
bealo n. bale, evil, mischief
bealubenn n. mortal wound
bêam n. tree
bearn n. child, son
bearncennicge n. mother
bearo n. grove, wood
be-byrgan v. bury
be-clÿsan v. inclose, shut in, imprison
bedd n. bed
be-hât n. promise
be-hrêowsung n. repentance
belt n. belt
bên n. prayer, petition
benc n. bench
benn n. wound
beorg n. hill, mountain
beorht adj. bright, shining, glorious
beorn n. man, retainer, hero, chief
be-swîcan v. decieve, betray, offend, overcome
be-swîcian v. evade, escape
be-wêpan v. weep over, bewail
be-yrnan v. run
bile-wit adj. innocent, pure, simple
bill n. sword
biter adj. bitter, severe, disastrous, fierce
blæc adj. black
blêtsung n. blessing, bliss, joy
bliðe adj. cheerful, friendly
blind adj. blind
bliss n. bliss, joy
blissian v. rejoice
blôdig adj. bloody
blôstma n. blossom, bloom, fruit
bôc n. book
boda n. messenger
bôg n. bough, branch
boga n. bow
bord n. board, shield
bourn n. stream, fountain
brecan v. destroy, break forth
bregd n. trick, fraud, deceit
brego n. chief, leader, lord, king
brêost-sefa n. mind, heart
bridd n. bird
brim n. ocean
broc n. injury, affliction, disease
broðor n. brother
broga n. terror
brÿd n. bride
bryeg n. bridge
bune n. cup
bûr n. bower, chamber
burg n. borough, fort, city
bûr-þên n. chamberlain
byrde adj. of high birth, rank
byrgen n. grave, tomb
byrne n. byrnie, corslet, coat of mail
byrn-wiga n. mailed warrior
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C
câf adj. bold, brave
câflîce adv. boldly, bravely
camp n. fight, battle
camp-stede n. battle-field
candel n. candle
car-full adj. careful
câsere n. emperor
ceallian v. call
cêap n. cattle
cearu n. care
cempa n. warrior
cêne adj. keen, bold
cild n. child
clæne adj. clean, pure, chaste
clænnes n. cleanness, purity, chastity
clâþ n. cloth
clêofan v. cleave, split
clûdig adj. rocky
cnapa n. boy, youth
cnêo-mæg n. kinsman
cniht n. knight
corðor n. troop, company
corn n. corn, grain
cræft n. craft
cræftiga n. craftsman, workman
cræt n. cart
cringan v. cringe, yield
cwacian v. quake
cwalu n. killing, murder, death
cwellan v. kill
cwên n. queen
cyne-dôm n. government, kingdom
cynelîc adj. royal
cyning n. king
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D
dá n. doe
dædbana n. murderer
dæg n. day
dæge n. baker
dægfeorm n. a day's provision, food for a day
dægian v. to dawn
dægswæsendu n. a day's provision, food for a day
dalc n. bracelet, brooch, clasp, buckle
daroð n. dart, spear, javelin, weapon
daroðhæbbende adj. spear-bearing
daru n. injury, hurt
déad adj. dead
déaðbærlic adj. deadly
deall adj. proud
déma n. judge, ruler
denu n. valley, plain
déorboren adj. of noble birth
déore adj. dear, beloved
derung n. injury, hurt
díc n. dike, trench, moat
díedan v. to kill
diht n. order, arrangement
dihtan v. to order
dimhíw adj. of dark colour
dimhús n. prison, dungeon
dínor n. piece of money or a coin
docga n. dog
dóere n. worker
dohtor n. daughter
dolg n. scar
dolgsmeltas n. linen bandages
dor n. door, gate
dorweard n. doorkeeper
dox adj. dark-haired
dréamere n. musician
drenc n. drink
dreng n. youth, warrior
dréor n. blood
dréorig adj. dreary, sad
ðrie adj. three
drinc n. drink
drincan v. to drink
druncenig adj. drunken
drút n. friend
dryht n. multitude of people, army, nation
dryhtcwén n. noble queen
dryhtenweard n. lord, king
dryhtsele n. princely hall or dwelling
dúce n. duck
dún n. moutanin, hill, down
dúnlic n. mountain-dwelling
dunnian v. to become invisible
duruþegn n. doorkeeper
duruweard n. doorkeeper
dynge v. a storm
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E
éa n. water, stream, river
eadig/êadig adj. blessed
ealu n. ale
eard n. native country, estate
earn n. eagle
ecg n. sword
Edoras n. enclosure, dwelling
eft ongêan adv. back again
Elfhelm n. "elf helmet"
Elfhild n. "Elf friend"
ent n. giant
eofor n. boar
eoh n. horse
Eomægister n. Horse Master
Éomer n. "Horse mare"
Éomund n. "Horse hand"
éored n. company, troop, host
Eorl n. "earl, warrior"
Eorlingas n. "Horse-lords"
Éothain n. "Horse thain"
Éothéod n. "Horse- folk"
Éowyn n. "one who delights in horses"
Erkenbrand n. "Chief Torch"
Erkenstedamægister n. Chief Horse Breeder
esne n. servant, man
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F
fæger adj. beautiful
fæst adj. fast
fæstingmann n. a kind of retainer
fág adj. dappled, spotted
fandian/findan v. seek to know
faru n. journey, expedition
Fastred n. "firm counsel"
fealu adj. yellow, tawny, dun
fearh n. hog
fearr n. bull
Felaróf n. "very valiant, strong"
Fengel n. "prince, king"
feoh n. cattle
feohbígenga n. cattle-keeper
feohgeréfa n. steward
feohland n. pasture
feohtan v. to fight
feohtend n. fighter
feohtere n. fighter
féond n. enemy
feorh n. life
feorm n. food
feormehám n. farm
feranfolc n. people who travel
ferhð n. spirit, heart
fierd n. national army, military expedition
fiscian n. fish
flan n. arrow, darts
fola n. foal, colt
folc n. people, nation
Folca n. "Friend of the people"
folc-ge-feoht n. pitched battle
Folcred n. "Counsellor of the people"
folc-stede n. battlefield
Folcwine n. Fiend of the people
folde n. earth, land, country
forridel n. messenger
Fram n. "firm, valiant, stout"
franca n. spear
Fréa n. "Lord"
Fréaláf n. "Descendant Of Kings"
Fréawine n. "King's Dear Friend"
Freca n. "Bold"
frecne adj. bold
frênd n. friend
freolic adj. beautiful
fri adj. free
Frumgar n. "First Spear"
fÿr n. fire
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G
Gædrian v. to gather
Gálmód n. "Light, wanton mood"
Gamling n. "Old One"
gâr n. spear
Gárulf n. "Spear Wolf"
geard n. dwelling
ge-beor n. beer companion
ge-fêra n. comrade
ge-hlêapan v. to mount
ge-nip n. cloud, mist
geoguth n. young warrior
gêomor adj. sad
ge-þeahteras n. councilor
ge-winnan v. win
giefu n. gift
Gléowine n. "Friend of Minstrelsy"
gold n. gold
Goldwine n. "Gold-friend"
Gram n. "Chief"
grama n. anger, wrath
grêne adj. green
Gríma n. "cruel, a mask"
Grimbold n. "Grim Warrior"
gûð n. war
guma n. hero
Gúthlaf n. "survivor of battle"
Gúthwinë n. "Battle-friend"
gylden adj. golden
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H
hælan v. to heal
habban v. to have
hád n. person
hæf n. sea, ocean
hæleð n. hero, fighter
hærfest n. autumn, harvest-time
hæsere n. master, lord
hafenléas adj. poor
hafoc n. hawk
hagol n. hail
hagolfaru n. hailstorm
hál adj. whole
hálettan v. to greet, salute
háligan v. to heal
hám n. village
háma n. cricket
hámcyme n. return, home-coming
handgemaca n. companion
handgemót n. battle
handseax n. dirk, dagger
handstoc n. cuff, sleeve
harad n. wood
hátan v. to command
hatigend n. enemy
heaðurinc n. warrior
héafodbeorg n. helmet
héahbeorg n. mountain
heald n. custody, guard
healdan v. to hold
héalic adj. high, lofty
heall n. hall
heardnebba n. raven
héddern n. storehouse/storeroom
hefeld n. thread
helma n. helmet
hengest n. horse
héore adj. pleasant
heoru n. sword
heoruserce n. coat of mail
herepád n. coat of mail
hingang n. death
hordern n. treasury, storehouse
horsern n. stable
horsþegn n. groom
hrandsparwa n. sparrow
hrúse n. earth, soil
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I
idel adj. idle, vain, useless
ierming n. poor, wretched one
îg-lond n. island
in-dryhto n. honor, glory
in-ge-hîd n. thought, purpose
îren n. iron
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L
lá int. lo!, behold!
lác n. (1) play, sport (2) strife, battle
lacen n. cloak
lácnestre n. physician
lácnian v. to heal, treat
lactuc n. lettuce
lacu n. stream, pool, pond
lád n. journey; way, street
láð adj. hateful, hostile, evil, loathsome, malignent
láðbite n. wound
láðgewinna n. enemy
láðléas adj. innocent
ládmann n. leader
láðsíð n. death
laðung n. calling, invitation, assembly
ládung n. apology, excuse
læ n. hair
læccan v. to grasp, understand
læcedóm n. medicine, healing, salvation
læden n. foreign language, Latin
læfel n. spoon, basin, cup, bowl
læl n. rod, whip, switch
læn n. gift, present, benefit
læne adj. lent, temporary, transistory
læstwyrhta n. shoemaker
læwian v. graze, feed
láf n. remnent, legecy, relic
lafor n. leopard
lag v. see, to see
lagu n. (1) law, rule, right, ordinance (2) sea, flood, water
lama adj. crippled, weak
lamb n. lamb
lámwyrhta n. potter
land n. land, territory, realm
landbúend n. inhabitant, native
landfyrd n. army
lang adj. long, tall, lasting
langian v. to long for, yearn for
langmód adj. patient, long-suffering, constant
lár n. learning, lore, study, story
lárcniht n. disciple, student
láréow n. teacher, master
lárswice n. trickery
lást n. (1) footprint, track, trace (2) duty, due, vow, obligation
lástweard n. heir, successor
late adv. late, slowly
láwerce n. lark
léac n. leak, onion, garlic
léactrog n. bunch of berries
léacweard n. gardener
léap n. basket
léasfyrhð adj. f.alse
leax n. salmon
lecg n. sheath
leðerhelm n. leathern helmet
leðerhosu n. leathern gaiter
legertéam n. marriage
lencten n. springtime
léod n. man
léoð n. song, lay, poem
léodburg n. town
léodcyning n. chief, prince, king
léodrúne n. sorceress
leoðusyrce n. corselet
léof adj. (1) dear, beloved (2) Sir! Sire!
léoflic adj. beautiful, pretty, lovely
léoht adj./n. light, bright, illumination
léohtléas adj./n. dark
léona n. lion/lioness
lícfæt n. body
lícwíglung n. necromancy
lid n. ship
líð n. cider, wine
lida n. sailor
liðere n. sling
liðsmann n. pirate
líðwyrt n. dwarf elder
líeg n. fire, flame
líf n. life, alive
lífneru n. food, sustenance
limwæde n. clothing
lindwiga n. warrior
lít n. color/dye
lobbe n. spider
loddere n. beggar
lox n. lynx
lufian v. to love
lútan v. to bow, make obeisanse
lyblæca n. wizard, sorcerer
lyftfléogend n. flier in the air, bird
lýtel adj. little, small
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M
má n. more
macian v. to make, to construct
mæðel n. council, meeting
mæðelword n. address, speech
mædencild n. daughter, girl
mæg n. wife, woman, maiden
mægburg n. family, tribe
mægen n. valour
mægenléas adj. powerless
mægenróf adj. powerful
mægsibbung n. reconciliation
mældæg n. appointed time, day
mænan v. to mean, to signify
mæne adj. common
mænelic adj. common
mæstlingsmið n. brass worker
mága n. son, descendant
magister n. leader, master
magisterdóm n. master's office
magodryht n. band of warriors
man n. people, they
mán n. crime
mánful adj. wicked, evil
mann n. person, man
mánswica n. deciever, traitor
mare n. nightmare, monster
massere n. merchant
mearcpæð n. road, path
mearcþréat n. army, troop
mearh n. horse
méðe adj. tired, worn out
medeme adj. average, middle
medmicel adj. small
medspédig adj. poor
meldung n. betrayal
mere n. sea, ocean
mése n. table
mete n. meat
métere n. painter
metgian v. to control, to govern
metscipe n. feeding, meal
micle adv. much, very, greatly
míðan v. to hide, conceal
middægþénung n. dinner
middægtíd/middleæg n. noon
midde n. middle
middelniht/midniht n. midnight
midhelp n. help, assistance
midsumer n. midsummer
midwégan v. to sing
midwinter n. midwinter
miht n. might, power
minsiang v. to diminish
mirce adj. murky, black
misdæd n. misdeed
misdón v. to do evil
misgewidere n. bad weather, storm
miswissian v. to mislead
mód n. mind, spirit
módor n. mother
móna n. moon
more n. carrot
morgenmete/morgentíd n. morning meal
mós n. marsh, bog
mótung n. meeting, disscusion
mund n. hand, palm
mundbora n. protector
mundbyrdan v. to protect
munt n. mountain, hill
murnan v. to care
mynd n. memory
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N
nædre n. serpent
nægel n. nail
nama n. name
nan-wuht n. nothing
ne adv. not
neat n. cattle
nemnan v. name
neod n. need
nið n. hatred, envy, malignity
niht n. night
niwe adj. new, fresh
norð n. north
norð-weard adv. northward
notu n. employment
nyðerlic adj. lovely
nyten adj. ignorant
nytennis n. ignorance
nyt-wyrðe adj. useful
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O
oð-êawian v. appear, become visible
oð-flêogan v. fly away
oð-rôwan v. row away
oð-scûfan v. push away
oð-windan v. escape
ofácéapian v. to buy off
ofácsian v. to find out by asking, to ask
ofádón v. to pull out
ofádrýgan v. to dry off
ofáhéawan v. to cut off
ofásnídan v. to cut off
ofátéon v. withdraw
ofbéatan v. to beat to death, kill
ofblindian v. to blind
ofcyrf n. amputation
ofdrincan v. intoxicate
ofdúne adv. down
ofdúneonwend adv. downwards
ofearmung n. compassion
ofer adv. over, across, upward
ófer n. margin, brink
ôfer n. shore, bank
oferbebéodan v. to rule
ofer-gietan v. disregard
ofer-gyldan v. gild
ofer-mêtto n. pride
ofer-swiðan v. overcome
offet n. fruit
ofgiefan v. quit, desert, give up
ombiht n. servant
ond conj. and
onemn adv. alongside of
ônettan v. hasten
on-feohtan v. fight
on-findan v. find out, discover, learn
onforan adv. before, at the beginning of
on-gytenes n. knowledge
orf n. cattle
orsorg adj. unconcerned
ortgeared n. garden, orchard
orþlan v. breathe
ô-wiht n. anything
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P
pád n. cloak, coat
padde n. toad, frog
paethfindian n. scout
palentlic adj. of a palace
palentse n. palace
palmappel n. date
panmete n. cooked food
pening n. coin
peonie n. peony
persoc n. peach
persoctréow n. peach-tree
píl n. arrow
pinnan n. bottle
pínnes n. pain, torture
pinsian v. to examine
píntréow n. pine-tree
pínung n. torment, punishment
píplic adj. musical
píslic n. heavy
plante n. plant
pleoh n. danger
pléolic adj. dangerous
pléon v. to expose to danger
plúmbld n. plum
plúmtréow n. plum-tree
port n. harbour
port n. gate
portgeat n. city gate
portweall n. city wall
portwer n. citizen
praettig adj. tricky
prass n. noise, tumult
préowthwyl n. twinkling of an eye, moment
prútian v. to be proud
prútlic adj. haughty
prútung n. pride, arrogance
púcel n. goblin
pull n. pool, creek
púlsper n. reed
purpure n. purple
purpuren adj. purple
pusa n. bag
pyff n. puff of wind
pylce n. a warm fur garment
pylewer n. pillow
pyrie n. pear tree
pyrtan v. to strike, to beat
pyse n. pea
pysecynn n. a kind of pea
pytt n. grave
pytted adj. marked(of a sword)
pyttel n. hawk
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rád v. ride, riding
rádhors n. riding-horse
rádstefn n. message taken by a mounted man
rádwérig adj. weary of traveling
rædbora n. advisor, counselor
rædecempa n. horse-soldier
rædehere n. cavalry
rædemann n. horseman
ræghár adj. grey
ræswa n. leader, ruler, king
ranc adj. proud, noble, brave
randburg n. fortified city
randhæbbend n. shield-bearer, warrior
randwiga n. shield-warrior, man at arms
rásian v. to explore
réadbasu adj. reddish purple
réadfáh adj. red
reced n. building, house, palace
recednes n. history
regn n. showers of rain
rénboga n. rainbow
renge n. spider, spider's web
réonig adj. mournful, sad, gloomy
rétan v. to delight, cheer, comfort
rícehealdend n. guardian of the kingdom
rídehere n. mounted force
rídend n. rider, cavalier
rídere n. rider, trooper, knight
rídwiga n. horse-soldier
rift n. cloak
rihthláfordhyldu n. loyalty
rihtnorðanwind n. north wind
rinc n. man, hero, warrior
rinnan v. to run
rodor n. sky
rodorbeorht adj. heaven-bright
rodorlíhtung n. dawn
róse n. rose
rudduc n. robin
rúnian v. to whisper
rúniende adj. whispering
rúwa n. tapestry
ryðða n. dog
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sacu n. strife, war, battle
sæd adj. sad
sæd n. seed
sædere n. sower
sæl n. prosperity, happiness, joy
sælan v. bind
saex n. knife, short sword
sâgol n. club, staff, pole
sâm-worht adj. half-wrought
sand n. repast
sâr adj. sore, grievous
sârig adj. sorry, sad
sârnis n. affliction, distress, suffering
sâr-wracu n. persecution
sâwan v. sow
sâwol n. soul
scanca n. shank, leg
scand n. shame
scêað n. sheath
sceaða adj. enemy, fiend, criminal
scealc n. man, rogue
scearplîce adv. sharply, quickly
scearpnis adj. sharpness
sceatt n. money, payment, tribute
scêawian v. see, behold, examine
sceocca n. evil spirit
scieppend n. creator
scildan v. shield, protect
scipen n. stall, shed for cattle
scîr n. district, division, shire
scofettan v. shove, push
scolu n. multitude
scrûd n. shroud; garment, clothing
scyld n. shield, protection
scyld-burh n. shield-defense, phalanx
scyldig adj. guilty
scyndan v. hasten
scÿne adj. sheen; bright, beautiful
scyttel n. shot, missile
sealt n. salt
searu n. art, trick, snare
secg n. man, warrior
secgan v. say, utter, discuss
sefa n. mind, mood, spirit
sêfte adj. soft, pleasant
segen n. sign, ensign, token
sele n. hall
sele-drêam n. revelry, festivity
selflîce n. pride, vanity
sellan v. sell, give, yield
sêoc adj. sick
seolfor n. silver
setl n. throne
sibb n. relationship, friendship, peace
siblîc adj. peaceable
sîð n. journey, going, motion
sige n. victory
sinc-gyfa n. lord
siodu n. custom, morals
slæp n. sleep
slege n. stroke, blow, slaughter, death
sliht n. slaughter, destruction
slîtan v. slit, tear
snell adj. quick, active, keen, bold
sôð adj. sooth, true
sôð-fæst adj. true, faithful
sorg n. sorrow
spêd n. speed, success
spel-boda n. messenger
spell n. saying, story, message
spere n. spear
spræc n. speech, language
stæl-wyrðe adj. stalwart, serviceable
stêda n. steed, stallion
stondan v. stand, occupy a place
stræl n. arrow, dart
sûð n. south
sunne n. sun
sûpan v. sup, drink
swân n. peasant, young man
sweord n. sword
swingel n. whip, scourge
swînsian v. sing
swînsung n. melody
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tâcen n. token, symbol
tam adj. tame
têam n. family
têar-gêotende adj. tearful
telga n. branch
têonlîce adj. greviously
tîber n. offering, sacrifice
til adj. good
tîma n. time
timbrung n. building, construction
tin-treg n. torment
tin-trglîc adj. full of torment
tîr n. fame, glory, honor
tîr-fæst adj. famous, glorious
tîr-meahtig adj. of glorious might
tô-hopa n. hope
tôl n. tool
torht adj. bright
torn n. anger
tornlie adj. sorrowful
tornmód adj. angry
tornsorg n. sorrow
tôscêad n. difference
trêo n. tree
trêow n. faith, pledge
tréowe adj. true, faithful, trustworthy, honest
trêowen adj. wooden
tréowgeþofta n. faithful comrade
tréowléas adj. treacherous
tréowléasnes n. treachery
tréowlufu n. true love
trúwa n. confidence
tudenard n. shield
tunglen adj. starry
tungol n. star
tûwa adv. twice
twêgen adj. two
twelf adj. twelve
twêntig adj. twenty
twéonul adj. doubtful
tÿdernis n. weakness
tyhting n. advice
tÿn adj. ten
tynge adj. fluent, skillful
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Þ
Þegn n. nobleman
Þeoden n. prince, lord
Þeodred n. Anglo Saxon name
Þeof n. thief
Þeow n. slave/servant
Þeowen n. handmaid
Þinen n. handmaid
Þrymful adj. glorious
Þystre adj. dark
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U
undeadlic adj. immortal
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W
wac adj. slender
wæd n. clothing
wælspere n. deadly spear
wæpen n. weapon
wann adj. dark/ black
Wes ðu hal! int. Hail! or Farewell! (in Tolkien, "Westu hal!")
Wes gesund! int. Hail! or Farewell!
wicg n. horse
wif n. woman/wife
wiga n. warrior
wigend n. warrior
wigfruma n. war-chief
Wilcume! int. Welcome!
wilddeor n. wild beast
wine n. friend
winsæl n. hall
wis adj. wise
wist-fullian n. feast
wonn adj. dark/ black
writere n. writer
wudu n. forest
wulf n. wolf
wyn/wynn n. joy
wyrm n. dragon/serpent
wyrt n. herb/vegetable/root
wyst n. food
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Y
yfel adj. evil
ylfetu n. swan
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