eldertongue

Modern English → Old English

Old English word for scold

2 headwords match “scold”, ranked by the scoring in the data pipeline. The five strongest follow; gecidan ranks first.

  1. 1

    gecidan

    score 6

    verb

    scold — to chide, reprove; berate; scold, strive, quarrel

  2. 2

    forcweþan

    score 6

    verb

    scold — to rebuke, reprove, upbraid; berate; chide; scold (someone)

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