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Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1
Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1

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Chapter 6 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1 is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.
117r] bitinde win .
þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð bihateð bote.
Boðe hit is riht þet heo ou [f.
120r] dreden luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1 is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dredenluuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoliwin ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.
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117r] bitinde win .
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þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtlichesweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweðbihateð bote.
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Boðe hit is riht þet heo ou [f.
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120r] dredenluuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

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ant noun US /ænt/

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading “Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.”

best noun US /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.”

ham noun US /hæm/

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading “þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.”

hare noun US /her/

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading “þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.”

hit verb US /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading “Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.”

mare noun US /mer/

female equine animal

From this reading “Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.”

win verb US /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading “Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.”

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117

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From this reading 117r] bitinde win .

120

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From this reading 120r] dreden ⁊ luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

180

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From this reading 120r] dreden ⁊ luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

195

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

200

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

ah

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

antnounUS /ænt/

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

auh

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From this reading 120r] dreden ⁊ luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

BanounUS /ˌbiːˈeɪ/

a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

beo

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

bihateð

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

bitinde

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From this reading 117r] bitinde win .

bote

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

Boðe

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From this reading Boðe hit is riht þet heo ou [f.

drede

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

dreden

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

eauer

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

efter

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

eie

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

eoli

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

ernounUS /ər/

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading 120r] dreden ⁊ luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

eunounUS /ˈiːjuː/

a bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group

From this reading 120r] dreden ⁊ luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

fnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

fearen

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

foRȝeoued

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

godes

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

gultes

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

hanounUS /hɑː/

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

hamnounUS /hæm/

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

harenounUS /her/

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

healden

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

heo

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From this reading Boðe hit is riht þet heo ou [f.

hitverbUS /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

hwen

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

ipronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

icnaweð

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

kimeð

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

lare

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

lihtliche

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

liðe

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

luue

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

luuien

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

marenounUS /mer/

female equine animal

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

MepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading 120r] dreden ⁊ luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

ou

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From this reading Boðe hit is riht þet heo ou [f.

ow

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

rnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading 117r] bitinde win .

riht

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

schal

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

softe

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

suhinde

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

sweteliche

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

ter

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

wel

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

winverbUS /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

wordes

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

wunden

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

ðer

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From this reading 120r] dreden ⁊ luuien . auh þet ðer beo . more eu{er} {180} of luue : þen of drede.

þ

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

þah

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

þen

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

þenne

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From this reading Ba is riht þ̵ ha {195} ow dreden ⁊ luuien · ant þah þ̵ ter beo eauer mare of luue{;} þen of drede · þenne schal hit wel fearen · Me schal healden eoli ⁊ win ba i wunden efter godes lare · ah mare of softe eoli{;} þen of [f.

þer

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

þet

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From this reading Boðe hit is riht þet heo ou [f.

þinge

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From this reading þ̵ is Mare of liðe wordes{;} þen of suhinde · for þer of kimeð þinge best{;} þ̵ is luue eie. lihtliche ⁊ sweteliche foRȝeoued {200} ham hare gultes · hwen ha ham icnaweð ⁊ bihateð bote.

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