missenlic

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Variant of missendlīċ, equivalent to missan +‎ -endlīċ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /misˈsen.liːt͡ʃ/

Adjective

missenlīċ

  1. dissimilar, different, varied, manifold, diverse
    • late 9th century, translation of Bede's Ecclesiastical History
      Hit is weliġ þis ēalond on wæstmum ⁊ on trēowum misenlīcra cynna; ⁊ hit is ġesċræpe on lǣwe sċēapa ⁊ nēata; ⁊ on sumum stōwum wīnġeardas grōwaþ.
      This island is rich in fruits and trees of various kinds; and it is suitable for the pasture of sheep and cattle; and in some places vineyards grow.

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