brēr-þyrne

noun, f., a-decl., hapax legomenon

Type: plant

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References Last Update: 18.10.2022 14:28

Meaning Last Update: 21.04.2011 16:26

  • A: plant
    -, briar-bush, Dornbusch
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Occurrence Last Update: 13.07.2009 07:11

  • Ch 1599 (B15.8.630), 42 ðanon on brerðyrnan, of ðere þyrna on hecanige.
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Research Literature

DOE: Cameron, Angus, Ashley Crandell Amos, Antonette di Paolo Healey, et al. (eds.). Dictionary of Old English (A to G). CD-Rom. Toronto: Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies for the Dictionary of Old English Project, 2008.
Kemble, John Mitchell. Codex diplomaticus aevi Saxonici. 6 vols. Reprint of London 1839-1848. Vaduz: Kraus, 1964.
Sawyer, Peter Hayes. Anglo-Saxon Charters. Guides and handbooks / Royal Historical Society ; 8. London: Royal Historical Society, 1968.