eldertongue

Modern English → Old English

Old English word for pity

5 headwords match “pity”, ranked by the scoring in the data pipeline. The five strongest follow; miltsung ranks first.

  1. 1

    miltsung

    score 11

    noun

    pity — mercy, pity, compassion

  2. 2

    mildheortnes

    score 8

    noun

    pity — mercy

  3. 3

    earmian

    score 6

    verb

    pity — to feel pity; commiserate

  4. 4

    hreowlice

    score 6

    adverb

    pity — miserably, cruelly, grievously, in a way to excite pity

  5. 5

    miltsian

    score 4

    verb

    pity — to have mercy on, take pity on; show compassion or grace

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