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gǽst-geníþla

  • noun [ masculine ]
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gǽst-geníþla, an; m.
A persecutor or foe of souls, the devil; anĭmārum insectātor vel hostis, diabŏlus
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  • Hæfde engles hiw gǽstgeníþla, helle hæftling

    the foe of souls, the captive of hell, had an angel's form,

    • Exon. 69 a
    • ;
    • Th. 257, 11
    • ;
    • Jul. 245.
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v.  gást-geníþla.
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  • gǽst-geníþla, n.