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Worpare

Worpare, sb. thrower, S.

Middle English · word_worpare · brief source record

Worpen

Worpen, v. to throw, S; see Warpen.

Middle English · word_worpen · brief source record

Worre

Worre, sb. war, S2; see Werre.

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Worri

Worri, v. to make war, S2; see Werrien.

Middle English · word_worri · brief source record

Worschipen

Worschipen, v. to honour, S2; worshepen, PP; wurschepen, S2. See Worth.

Middle English · word_worschipen · brief source record

Wort

Wort, sb. a plant, vegetable; wortes, pl., S2, S3, C; wortis, S2, S3, W, W2.—AS. wyrt: OS. wurt; cp. Goth. waurts, root, and Lat. rādix; see Brugmann, § 306, and Douse, p. 56.

Middle English · word_wort

Worth

Worth, adj. worth, esteemed, worthy, PP; wurth, S; wurthe, S, S2. Der.: worthi, PP; wurðy, S2; worþly, worthy, PP, S2; worðely, S3; wurðliche, honourably, S; worðliche, S; wurthmint, honour, S; wurðscipe, worship, honour

Middle English · word_worth_adj

Worth

Worth, sb. value, worth, honour, PP; wurrþe, dat., S.—AS. weorð.

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Worthen

Worthen, v. to become, to be, to dwell, PP, S2, S3, G; wurðen, S; weorðen, S2; worst, 2 pr. s., PP; wurstow, thou shalt be, PP; wurstu, S; worth, pr. s., S2, PP; wurð, S; wrþ, S; vorthis, S2; wurðeð, S; worthe, pt. s., P

Middle English · word_worthen

Wose

Wose, sb. ooze, slime, PP, Prompt.; woose, Cath. (n); wase, alga, Cath.—AS. wáse (SkD. s.v. ooze), and wase (OET): OHG. waso; whence OF. wason, gason (F. gazon); see Kluge (s.v. wasen).

Middle English · word_wose

Wot

Wot, 1 and 3 pr. s. know, knows, S, S2; wost, 2 pr. s. knowest, S, C2; see Witen (1).

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Wouke

Wouke, sb. week, W; see Wike.

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Wound

Wound, sb. wound, PP, C2; wund, S.—AS. wund.

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Wounden

Wounden, v. to wound, S3; wowndyn, Prompt.; y-wounded, pp., S3; i-wundet, S.—AS. wundian.

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Wout

Wout, sb. a vault, Voc., HD.—OF. voute (BH); Late Lat. uolta.

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Wowe

Wowe, sb. wall, paries, murus, Prompt., PP; woȝe, S; waghe, HD, H; waȝhe, S; wawe, S; wah, S. Comb.: waheles, wall-less, S; waȝherifft, veil of the temple, S.—AS. wáh; cp. ODu. waeg, see SkD (s.v. wainscot, p. 833); cp.

Middle English · word_wowe_sb_1

Wowe

Wowe, sb. pl. wrongs, S2; see Woh.

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Wowen

Wowen, v. to incline any one to one’s own wishes, to woo, S2, C3, P, W2, S3; woȝe, S.—AS. wógian (SkD, s.v. woo), from wóh. See Woh.

Middle English · word_wowen

Wower

Wower, sb. wooer, S3; wowar, S3; wouwere, PP; woweres, pl., PP.—AS. wógere (Voc.).

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Wox

Wox, pt. s. grew, S2; see Wexen.

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Wrablis

Wrablis, sb. pl. warblings, S2; see Werble.

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Wrað

Wrað, adj. wroth, S; see Wroth.

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Wraðði

Wraðði, v. to get angry, S; see Wreððen.

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Wraht

Wraht, pt. s. of Werke.

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Wrak

Wrak, sb. that which is driven ashore, wreck, S2, S3, C3; rac, driven vapour, rack, S2, SkD; rack, Sh.—AS. wræc. Cf. Wreche and Wreken.

Middle English · word_wrak

Wranne

Wranne, sb. wren, S; see Wrenne.

Middle English · word_wranne · brief source record

Wrastlen

Wrastlen, v. to wrestle, C, S2, G, PP; wraskle, PP; wrastylle, Cath.; wraxle, Voc. Der.: wrastling, wrestling, C2, G; wrastelyng, G.—AS. wrǽstlian (oftener wráxlian), from wrǽstan, to wrest, from wrǽst, firm, strong. Wrǽ

Middle English · word_wrastlen

Wraw

Wraw, adj. perverse, angry, fierce, SD, Prompt., C3, CM, HD; wrau, SD. Cf. Wro.

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Wrawid

Wrawid, pp. perverse, peevish, WA.

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Wrawnesse

Wrawnesse, sb. fierceness, Prompt., CM.

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Wrecche

Wrecche, sb. also as adj. wretch, miserable, S, S2, C, PP; wreche, S, S2, CM; wrecce, S. Comb.: wreccehed, wretchedness, S; wrecchede, S2.—AS. wrecca, an outcast, exile. See Wreken.

Middle English · word_wrecche

Wrecched

Wrecched, adj. wretched, S, PP; wriched, S. Comb.: wrecchednesse, misery, C2, C3, PP.

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Wreche

Wreche, sb. vengeance, misery, S, S2, C2, C3; wrache, S; wræche, S; wreke, S2; wrake, S2, PP; wrac, S2; wrick, S2. Comb.: wrakful, full of vengeance, S2.—AS. wracu, vengeance, misery, also wræc, exile, misery. See Wreken

Middle English · word_wreche

Wreððen

Wreððen, v. to become angry, to make angry, S; wreaððin, S; wraððin, S, S2, G; wreðen, S, S2, H. Der.: wrath-thing, provocation, W.

Middle English · word_wredhdhen

Wreken

Wreken, v. to urge, wreak, drive, punish, avenge, S, S2, C2, C3, PP; wræken, S; wrak, pt. s., G; wreken, pp., S2, PP; wreke, G, PP; wroken, PP, WA; wroke, PP, HD; i-wroken, G.—AS. wrecan, pt. wræc (pl. wrǽcon), pp. wrece

Middle English · word_wreken

Wreker

Wreker, sb. avenger, S2.

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Wrenche

Wrenche, sb. a twist, trick, deceit, S, S2, S3, C3; wrink, S3; wrenkis, pl., WA.—AS. wrenc (wrence).

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Wrenchen

Wrenchen, v. to turn, twist, S. Der.: wrinching, wrenching, struggling, S3.—AS. wrencan.

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Wrengðe

Wrengðe, sb. distortion, S. See Wringen.

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Wrenne

Wrenne, sb. wren, Voc.; wranne, S.—AS. wrenna, wrǽnna.

Middle English · word_wrenne · brief source record

Wreon

Wreon, v. to cover; wre, CM; wreo, pr. s. subj., S.—AS. wréon, pt. wréah (pl. wrugon), pp. wrogen, see Sievers, 383. Cf. Wrihen.

Middle English · word_wreon

Wreten

Wreten, pp. of Wryten.

Middle English · word_wreten · brief source record

Wreth

Wreth, sb. wrath, S2, H; wraþþe, PP, S. Comb.: wreðful, wrathful, S, S2; wraððelees, S2.—ONorth. wrǽððo. See Wroth.

Middle English · word_wreth · brief source record

Wrethe

Wrethe, sb. wreath, C.—AS. wrǽð. See Wrythen.

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Wrien

Wrien, v. to twist, bend, CM, SkD (s.v. wry); wrye, S3, PP.—AS. wrigian, to drive, bend.

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Wrigt

Wrigt (in compounds), an accusation. Comb.: wrigtful, guilty, S; wrigteles, without an accusation; wrigteleslike, causelessly, S.—Cp. AS. wróht, an accusation, from the pt. of (ge)wrégan, to accuse (cp. sécan, pt. sóhte)

Middle English · word_wrigt

Wrihels

Wrihels, sb. a covering, veil; wriheles, S; wriels, SD.—AS. wrígels.

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Wrihen

Wrihen, v. to cover, S; wrie, CM; wrien, pr. pl., S.—AS. *wríhan, pt. wráh (pl. wrigon), pp. wrigen; cp. OHG. ríhan (Tatian). Cf. Wreon.

Middle English · word_wrihen

Wrikken

Wrikken, v. to twist to and fro, to move about, SkD (s.v. wriggle); wrickede, pt. s., S2.

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Wringen

Wringen, v. to wring, press, S, S2, C2; wrang, pt. s., S; wrong, S, S2, S3, C3; wronge, P; wrongen, pl., S2; wrong, pp., S.—AS. wringan, pt. wrang (pl. wrungon), pp. wrungen.

Middle English · word_wringen

Writelinge

Writelinge, sb. trilling (of a nightingale), S.

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Wro

Wro, sb. that which is crooked, a corner, HD; wroo, HD; wra, WA; wraa, WA; wray, WA, NQ (6. 12. 252).—Cp. Icel. rá (for vrá). See Wraw.

Middle English · word_wro

Wrohte

Wrohte, pt. s. of Werke.

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Wrong

Wrong, pp., adj. and sb. twisted awry, wrong, a wrong, S, PP; wrang, PP. Comb.: wrongwis, unjust, wicked, H, S; wrangwis, S2; wrangwislie, wrongly, S2; wrongwisly, PP; wrangwisnes, iniquity, S2. See Wringen.

Middle English · word_wrong

Wroot, Wrot

Wroot, Wrot, pt. s. of Wryten.

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Wroth

Wroth, adj. wroth, fearful, S, C3, PP; wrað, S, S2, H; wroþer, comp., PP, HD; wrothe, adv., angrily, evilly, S, G; wroðliche, wrathfully, S2; wroðly, S2; wroðely, S2; wrathly, H. Comb.: wrothirhaile, calamity, WA. Phr.:

Middle English · word_wroth_adj

Wroth

Wroth, pt. s. of Wrythen.

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Wryt

Wryt, sb. writing, S; writ, S; writte, S2.—AS. (ge)writ.

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Wryten

Wryten, v. to write, C2; writen, S; wright, S3; wrot, pt. s., S, S2, PP; wroot, C2, C3; wrate, S, H; wroten, pl., W; writen, C2; wryten, pp., PP; writen, S, C2, C3; write, S; wryte, S2; wreten, S2; y-writen, S2; y-write,

Middle English · word_wryten

Wrythen

Wrythen, v. to writhe, twist, Prompt., S2; wroth, pt. s., PP; writhen, pl., W; wrythen, S; pp., PP; writhun, W; i-wriþen, S2. Der.: wrything, turning, C2.—AS. wríðan, pt. wráð (pl. wriðon), pp. wriðen.

Middle English · word_wrythen

Wu-

Wu-; see also Wo-, Wou-.

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Wuch

Wuch, pron. which, S2; wulc, S; see Which.

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Wude

Wude, sb. wood, tree, S; see Wode.

Middle English · word_wude · brief source record

Wule

Wule, sb. while, S2; see While.

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Wule

Wule, 1 pr. s. will, S; see Wille.

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Wundi

Wundi, adj. rid of, S; windi, S.

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Wune

Wune, adj. accustomed, S.

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Wunien

Wunien, v. to dwell, S; see Wonen.

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Wunne

Wunne, sb. joy, S, S2; see Winne.

Middle English · word_wunne · brief source record

Wurðen, Wurstu, Wurð

Wurðen, Wurstu, Wurð; see Worthen.

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Wurðien

Wurðien, v. to honour, S; wurrþenn, S; wurðeð, pr. s., S; wurðeden, pt. pl., S. Der.: wurðing, honour, S.—AS. wurðian, weorðian, from weorð. See Worth.

Middle English · word_wurdhien

Wurne

Wurne, v. to refuse; see Wernen.

Middle English · word_wurne · brief source record

Wurse

Wurse, adj., adv. comp. worse, S; wurs, S, G; werse, S; wers, CM, S, H (p. 269); wærse, S; wrse, S; wurse, sb., the devil, S; worse, S.—AS. wyrs.

Middle English · word_wurse

Wursien

Wursien, v. to become worse, take hurt, S; i-wursed, pp., S.—AS. wyrsian.

Middle English · word_wursien · brief source record

Wurst

Wurst, adv. superl. worst, S; wurste, adj. S; werste, S; werst, W2; warst, H (p. 269); werest, S; wrst, S. Worste (= Lat. nequissimi = Gr. τοῦ πονηροῦ, i.e. the devil), W.—AS. wyrst. Source markup note (Greek translitera

Middle English · word_wurst

Wuschen

Wuschen, v. to wish, S2, PP; wusshen, PP; wisshen, PP.—AS. wýscan, from wúsc: OHG. wunsc, a wish; see Sievers, 185.

Middle English · word_wuschen · brief source record

Wute

Wute, imp. pl. know, S; see Witen (1).

Middle English · word_wute · brief source record

Wy

Wy, adv. why, S; see Whi.

Middle English · word_wy · brief source record

Wydder

Wydder, v. to wither, S3; see Wederen.

Middle English · word_wydder · brief source record

Wye

Wye, sb. a man, PP; wy, S3, P; wyȝe, S2; weiȝh, S2; wiȝes, pl., S2; wies, S2.—AS. wíga, warrior, man. See Weye.

Middle English · word_wye · brief source record

Wygge

Wygge, sb. a small cake or bun, Prompt.; wigg, HD.

Middle English · word_wygge · brief source record

Wyghte

Wyghte, sb. weight, HD, PP, C3; wyhte, S; wiȝte, PP; wihte, S.—AS. (ge)wiht.

Middle English · word_wyghte · brief source record

Wylem

Wylem, adv. formerly, S; see Whilom.

Middle English · word_wylem · brief source record

Wyn

Wyn, sb. wine, S, C; wyne, dat., S. Comb.: wyn-ape, ape-wine, vin de singe, C3; win-iærd, vineyard, S; wynȝord, S2; win-tre, vine, S.—AS. wín; Lat. uinum.

Middle English · word_wyn

Wynd

Wynd, sb. wind, S; wynt, S2.—AS. wind: Goth. winds: Lat. uentus; see Curtius, No. 587.

Middle English · word_wynd · brief source record

Wyndas

Wyndas, sb. windlass, Prompt., C2.—Icel. vind-áss, a pole which can be wound round.

Middle English · word_wyndas · brief source record

Wyndewen

Wyndewen, v. to winnow, W2; wyndowen, S2; windwen, S; wynewen, W. Comb.: wynwe-schete, winnowing-sheet, S3.—AS. windwian (OET). See Wynd.

Middle English · word_wyndewen

Wyne-grapis

Source section: Additions and Corrections. This separately printed note may duplicate a correction already integrated in the source dictionary. Wyne-grapis, sb. pl. vine-grapes, S3 (13. 99).

Middle English · e-10625-additions-100

Wyne-grapis

Wyne-grapis, sb. pl. vine-grapes, S3 (13. 99).

Middle English · word_wynegrapis · brief source record

Wynk

Wynk, sb. sleep, nap, PP; wink, PP, S2.

Middle English · word_wynk · brief source record

Wynken

Wynken, v. to wink, nod, sleep, PP, Prompt.; winke, C2; vynke, S2. Der.: wynkynge, fit of sleepiness, PP.

Middle English · word_wynken · brief source record

Wyppyl-tre

Wyppyl-tre, sb. the cornel-tree, CM (2. 90); whyppyltre, C.—Cp. MLG. wipel-bom, the cornel-tree (Pritzel).

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Wyrle

Wyrle, v. to whirl, S2; see Whyrlyn.

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Wys

Wys, adj. wise, PP, S2; wis, S, S2; viss, S2; wisliche, adv., S. Der.: wisdom, learning, S.—AS. wís, Goth. weis.

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Wyse

Wyse, sb. mode, manner, C2, S2; wise, S, S2; wis, S; wes, S; viss, S2. Comb.: ryghtwis, righteous, PP; wrongwis, PP.—AS. wíse.

Middle English · word_wyse

Wyue

Wyue, v. to take to wife, C2; wiuen, S; wyued, pp., married, PP.—AS. wífian.

Middle English · word_wyue · brief source record

Wyuere

Wyuere, sb. a serpent, CM.—OF. wivre, vivre (F. givre); Lat. uipera; see BH, § 150.

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Wywere

Wywere, sb. a fishpond, Voc.; wayowre, piscina, Prompt.—OF. vivier; Lat. uiuarium; cp. OHG. wîwâri (Tatian), G. weiher; see Kluge.

Middle English · word_wywere

Y-

Y-, prefix; see Ȝe.

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Y-kuenct

Y-kuenct, pp. quenched, S2; see Quenchen.

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Y-leuen

Y-leuen, v. to believe, S2.—AS. ge-lýfan. See Leuen.

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Y-liche

Y-liche, adv. alike, C2; see Iliche.

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Y-mone

Y-mone, sb. company, S.—AS. ge-mána, ‘societas’ (Voc.).

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Y-rayled

Y-rayled, pp. covered, S3. See Reȝel.

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Y-tiȝt

Y-tiȝt, pp. made tight, S3; see Thyhtyn. Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “Thyhtyn”): error for ‘Þyhtyn’

Middle English · word_ytight

Yald

Yald, pt. s. of Ȝelden. Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “of”): italicized

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Yane

Yane, v. to yawn, HD, Palsg.; see Ganien.

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Yare

Yare, adv. soon, S2, Sh.; see Ȝare.

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Yate

Yate, sb. gate, C2, S3; see Gate.

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Yawle

Yawle, v. to howl, HD; see Ȝoulen.

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Ychan

Ychan, each one, HD; ychone, HD; see Eche.

Middle English · word_ychan · brief source record

Yche

Yche, adj. the same, S2; see Ilke.

Middle English · word_yche · brief source record

Ydolastre

Ydolastre, sb. idolater, C2.—Cp. OF. idolâtre (Cotg.); Church Lat. idolatra (Vulg.).

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Ydolatrie

Ydolatrie, sb. idolatry, PP.—Church Lat. idolatria (Vulg.).

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Ydole

Ydole, sb. idol, C3; ydoles, pl., C3.—Church Lat. idōlum (Vulg.); Gr. εἴδωλον (LXX); cp. OF. idle, ydle (Roland); Late Lat. ídolum (accented as in Greek). Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “Gr.”): text rea

Middle English · word_ydole

Ydre

Ydre, sb. hydra, water-snake, WA.—OF. ydre; Lat. hydra; Gr. ὕδρα. Source markup note (Greek transliteration; text “ὕδρα”): hudra

Middle English · word_ydre

Ydres

Ydres, sb. pl. water-pots (= Lat. hydriae), S.—Gr. ὑδρίαι; cp. OF. ydrie (Ducange). Source markup note (Greek transliteration; text “ὑδρίαι”): hudriai

Middle English · word_ydres

Ye

Ye, sb. eye, Voc., HD; see Eȝe.

Middle English · word_ye · brief source record

Yeant

Yeant, sb. giant, HD; see Geaunt.

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Yeddinges

Yeddinges, pl. romances, songs, C; see Ȝeddynge.

Middle English · word_yeddinges · brief source record

Yede

Yede, pt. s. went, S, S2, S3, C3; see Eode, Ȝeode.

Middle English · word_yede · brief source record

Yeer

Yeer, sb. year, C2; see Ȝeer.

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Yef

Yef, if, S, S2; see Ȝif.

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Yefte

Yefte, sb. a gift, S; see Ȝift.

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Yeir

Yeir, pl. years, S2; see Ȝeer.

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Yelde

Yelde, sb. a payment, S; see Gild. Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “S;”): : for ; Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “Gild”): error for ‘Ȝeld’

Middle English · word_yelde

Yelde-halle

Yelde-halle, sb. guild-hall, CM, C.

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Yelden

Yelden, v. to yield, pay, C2; see Ȝelden.

Middle English · word_yelden · brief source record

Yelderes

Yelderes, sb. pl. debtors, S2.

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Yeldinges

Yeldinges, sb. pl. payments, debts, S2.

Middle English · word_yeldinges · brief source record

Yelleden

Yelleden, pt. pl. yelled, C; see Ȝellen.

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Yelpe

Yelpe, v. to boast, C; see Ȝelpen. Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “C;”): : for ;

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Yelwe

Yelwe, adj. yellow, C; see Ȝelow.

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Yeman

Yeman, sb. retainer, C; see Ȝoman.

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Yeme

Yeme, sb. an uncle, HD; see Eem.

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Yemen

Yemen, v. to heed, S; see Ȝemen.

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Yemer

Yemer, adj. sad, S; see Ȝemer.

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Yemernesse

Yemernesse, sb. sadness, S.

Middle English · word_yemernesse · brief source record

Yen

Yen, sb. pl. eyes, HL; see Eȝe.

Middle English · word_yen · brief source record

Yep

Yep, adj. prompt, quick, HD; yepe, HD; see Ȝape.

Middle English · word_yep · brief source record

Yer

Yer, conj. ere, before, S3; see Er.

Middle English · word_yer · brief source record

Yerd

Yerd, sb. an enclosure, S, C; see Ȝerd.

Middle English · word_yerd · brief source record

Yerde

Yerde, sb. rod, C2; yeorde, S; see Ȝerde.

Middle English · word_yerde · brief source record

Yere

Yere, sb. ear, HD; see Ere.

Middle English · word_yere · brief source record

Yerle

Yerle, sb. earl, S3; see Erl.

Middle English · word_yerle · brief source record

Yerly

Yerly, adv. early, S3; see Erly.

Middle English · word_yerly · brief source record

Yerne

Yerne, adj. desirous, CM; see Ȝerne.

Middle English · word_yerne · brief source record

Yerthe

Yerthe, sb. earth, S3; see Erthe.

Middle English · word_yerthe · brief source record

Yeste

Yeste, sb. gest, tale, HD; see Geste.

Middle English · word_yeste · brief source record

Yete

Yete, conj. yet, S; yet, C3; see Ȝet.

Middle English · word_yete · brief source record

Yeuen

Yeuen, v. to give, S; see Ȝiuen.

Middle English · word_yeuen · brief source record

Yftles

Yftles, adj. giftless, HD. See Ȝift.

Middle English · word_yftles · brief source record

Yh-

Yh- is written in some MSS. for y-; see HD.

Middle English · word_yh_prefix · brief source record

Yheden

Yheden, pt. pl. went, S2; see Eode.

Middle English · word_yheden · brief source record

Yhode

Yhode, went, S2; see Eode.

Middle English · word_yhode · brief source record

Ying

Ying, adj. young, S3, G, B; see Ȝong.

Middle English · word_ying · brief source record

Yis

Yis, adv. yes, C2; see Ȝis.

Middle English · word_yis · brief source record

Yistirday

Yistirday, yesterday, PP; see Ȝister-.

Middle English · word_yistirday · brief source record

Yit

Yit, conj. yet, C2, C3; see Ȝet.

Middle English · word_yit · brief source record

Ylaste

Ylaste, pt. s. of Ȝe-lesten. Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “of”): italicized

Middle English · word_ylaste · brief source record

Ylk-oon

Ylk-oon, each one, HD; see Eche.

Middle English · word_ylkoon · brief source record

Ylonde

Ylonde, sb. island, S2; ilond, SkD.—AS. íg-land; íg, watery land, island, from OTeut. stem *auja, see Sievers, 99.

Middle English · word_ylonde · brief source record

Ympe

Ympe, sb. a graft, scion, offspring, HD, PP, H; impe, Prompt., ND; imp, S3, TG.—AS. impe (BT); Low Lat. impotus, a graft; Gr. ἔμφυτος engrafted; cp. F. ente. Source markup note (Greek transliteration; text “ἔμφυτος”): em

Middle English · word_ympe

Ympen

Ympen, v. to graft, PP; ympyd, pp., H, Prompt. Der.: ympynge, graft, scion, H; impynge, Prompt.

Middle English · word_ympen · brief source record

Ympne

Ympne, sb. hymn, CM, HD.—OF. ymne; Church Lat. hymnum (Vulg.); Gr. ὕμνος see Brugmann, § 131. See Impne. Source markup note (Greek transliteration; text “ὕμνος”): humnos

Middle English · word_ympne

Ynkirly

Ynkirly, adv. particularly, B; see Enkerly.

Middle English · word_ynkirly · brief source record

Ynow

Ynow, adj., sb., and adv. enough, S2, C2, W, PP; ye-noughe, S3; inoh, S; ynoh, S2; ynou, S2, S; ynow, S3; ynouȝ, S2; innoh, S; inow, S; inouh, S; inou, S2; inoȝe, S; inoȝh, S; ynouh, S; ynowȝ, W; innoghe, S2; ynough, C2;

Middle English · word_ynow

Ynwyt

Ynwyt, sb. understanding, conscience, HD; see Inwyt.

Middle English · word_ynwyt · brief source record

Yod

Yod, pt. s. went, S2; see Eode, Ȝeode.

Middle English · word_yod · brief source record

Yolden

Yolden, pp. of Ȝelden. Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “of”): italicized

Middle English · word_yolden · brief source record

Yolle

Yolle, v. to yell, C; see Ȝellen.

Middle English · word_yolle · brief source record

Yollyng

Yollyng, sb. yelling, clamour, C; see Ȝellen.

Middle English · word_yollyng · brief source record

Yond

Yond, adv. yonder, S2, C2; see Ȝond.

Middle English · word_yond · brief source record

Yonge

Yonge, adj. young, S, C2; see Ȝong.

Middle English · word_yonge · brief source record

Yonghede

Yonghede, sb. youth, S; see Ȝonghede.

Middle English · word_yonghede · brief source record

Yore

Yore, adv. formerly, S2, S3, C2; see Ȝore.

Middle English · word_yore · brief source record

Yornyng

Yornyng, sb. desire, S3; see Ȝerning.

Middle English · word_yornyng · brief source record

Youngth

Youngth, sb. youth, S3; see Ȝongth. Source markup note (transcriber annotation; text “Ȝongth”): error for ‘Ȝongthe’

Middle English · word_youngth · brief source record

Youngthly

Youngthly, adj. youthful, S3. See Ȝongthe.

Middle English · word_youngthly · brief source record

Youthe

Youthe, sb. youth, C2; yowthe, S2; see Ȝouthe.

Middle English · word_youthe · brief source record

Yow

Yow, pron. pl. acc. and dat. you, S, C2; see Ȝou.

Middle English · word_yow_pron · brief source record

Yow

Yow, sb. ewe, CM.—AS. eowu: Goth. awi; see Sievers, 106.

Middle English · word_yow_sb · brief source record

Yoye

Yoye, v. to joy, HD; see Ioien.

Middle English · word_yoye · brief source record

Ypocrysie

Ypocrysie, sb. hypocrisy, PP; ypocrisye, C3.—AF. ipocrisie.

Middle English · word_ypocrysie · brief source record

Ypocryte

Ypocryte, sb. hypocrite, C2.—OF. ypocrite; Lat. hypocrita (Vulg.); Gr. ὑποκριτής. Source markup note (Greek transliteration; text “ὑποκριτής”): hupokritês

Middle English · word_ypocryte

Yre

Yre, sb. anger, H; iris, pl., W2.—Lat. ira.

Middle English · word_yre · brief source record

Yreyne

Yreyne, sb. spider, W2; see Aranye.

Middle English · word_yreyne · brief source record

Yrk

Yrk, adj. oppressed, tired, S3; irke, SkD. Comb.: irkesum, fastidiosus, Prompt.; irkesumnesse, fastidium, Prompt.

Middle English · word_yrk_adj · brief source record

Yrk

Yrk, v. to make tired, to become tired, H: irkyn, fastidior, Prompt.; erke, SD; irkyt, 1 pt. s., S3; irked, pt. s., SD.—Swed. yrka; cp. Lat. urgere.

Middle English · word_yrk_vb

Yrous

Yrous, adj. angry, H.

Middle English · word_yrous · brief source record

Ysche

Ysche, v. to issue, to go forth, B; see Ische.

Middle English · word_ysche · brief source record

Yse

Yse, sb. ice, CM, H (Ps. 148. 8); iys, W2; ijs, S3; yse, dat., S2.—AS. ís.

Middle English · word_yse · brief source record

Ysels

Ysels, sb. pl. ashes, HD.—AS. ysle (Grein); see Curtius, No. 610. See Isle.

Middle English · word_ysels · brief source record

Ysope

Ysope, sb. hyssop, W2, Voc.; ysoop, HD; ysoppe, Voc.—OF. ysoppe (Ps. 50. 7); Lat. hyssopum (Vulg.); Gr. ὕσσωπος. Source markup note (Greek transliteration; text “ὕσσωπος”): hussôpos

Middle English · word_ysope

Ysue

Ysue, sb. issue, P; issue, PP.—AF. issue, pp. f. of issir; Lat. ex-ire. See Ische.

Middle English · word_ysue · brief source record

Ythen

Ythen, adj. busy, B; ythand, B.—Icel. iðinn.

Middle English · word_ythen · brief source record

Yuel

Yuel, adj. and sb. evil, S, S2, W, W2, C3; uuel, S2, S; iuel, S, W2, S2; euel, S, W2, S2; eueyl, S2; ufel, S; yuels, pl., S2; the yuele (= malignus, i.e. the devil), W.—AS. yfel: OS. ubil (Tatian).

Middle English · word_yuel

Yuele

Yuele, adv. evilly, W; uuele, S2; euele, S.

Middle English · word_yuele · brief source record

Yuer

Yuer, sb. ivory, W, W2; yuor, HD; yuour, HD; see Euour.

Middle English · word_yuer · brief source record

Yugement

Yugement, sb. judgment, HD; see Iugement.

Middle English · word_yugement · brief source record

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