edwist

Old English

Alternative forms

  • ædwist

Etymology

From ed- +‎ wist.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈedˌwist/

Noun

edwist f (nominative plural edwiste)

  1. being, substance; sustenance, food
    • Ic adilegie ealle ða edwiste, ðe ic geworhte.I will benothing all beings that I have made. (Gen. 7:4)

Derived terms

  • edwistfull (existing, substantial, substantive)
  • edwistlic (existing, substantive)
  • ætwist (presence, edwist)
  • edwistian (to feed, support)

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