wunung

Meaning

1. residence, home, dwelling; place to stay or live

   Hē him þǣr wununge ġetimbrode on swīðe fæġre stōwe.

   He built himself a home there in a very beautiful place.

   early 12th century, Life of St. Neot

2. staying or living in a certain place

   Ġif hēo eft on ǣniġne tīman hīe selfe tō mynstres wununge ġefæstnian wile, ne sīe nā hiere ġewilnung onsċunod.

   If at any time she wants to re-commit herself to monastic life, her desire should not be shunned.

   c. 973, Æthelwold, translation of the Rule of Saint Benedict

3. existence, life

   Sē is libbende god þe hæfþ līf and wununge þurh hine selfne.

   He is the living god who has life and existence through himself.

   late 10th century, Ælfric, "The Passion of the Apostles Peter and Paul"

Declension