eldertongue

Old English · noun

Part of speech
noun, feminine

Meaning

  1. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include

    (possible translations:) • this she-wolf is a reward to a kinsman • abracadabra: to a kinsman this reward

    c. 475 C.E., Undley bracteate:

  2. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:; password

  3. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:; howling she-wolf

  4. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:; magical formula

Etymology

Unknown; perhaps onomatopoeic and cognate with Proto-Norse (gagaga) of the Kragehul I inscription.

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