geatwa

Old English

Etymology

Possibly a metathetical form of ġetawa (“instrument”) from ġe- + tawian, with a sense of equipment being made and prepared. Identical in formation to frætwe (“treasure, ornaments”). More at taw and tool.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjæ͜ɑt.wɑ/

Noun

ġeatwa f

  1. equipment
  2. trappings
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