illæ

Old Danish

Etymology

From Old Norse íllr, illr, of unknown origin.

Adverb

illæ

  1. bad, evil, wicked
    • [[1]], Diplomatarium Danicum
    • Hwi later then gudelig visdom sine kære venner so mannefol drøfues i thenne verlden? Sannelig, thu æst rætuiss vm ieg disputere met teg, men tha taler ieg sant til teg. Hwi faar vmille mæn framgong i there vey? Vel ær alle som bryde oc gøre illæ, thu plantet them oc æræ rodfest oc hawe framgong oc gøre fruct.
      Why does divine wisdom so often grieve its dear friends? Truly. You are right if I dispute with you, but then I speak the truth to you. Why do unkind men prosper in their way? Well, all who violates and do evil, you planted them and are rooted and prosper and bear fruit.
  2. painful, unpleasant

Descendants

  • Danish: ilde
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