eldertongue

Modern English → Old English

Old English word for purpose

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

  1. 1

    diht

    score 9

    noun

    purpose — a setting in order; disposing; contriving; disposition; conduct; consultation; deliberatio

  2. 2

    geþeaht

    score 9

    noun

    purpose — counsel, consultation, deliberation, advice, thought, a determination, resolution, device,

  3. 3

    myne

    score 8

    noun

    purpose — mind; memory, remembrance

  4. 4

    geþanc

    score 8

    noun

    purpose — thought, mind

  5. 5

    andgiet

    score 8

    noun

    purpose — understanding, intellect, cognizance

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