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folme

  • noun [ feminine ]
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folme, an; f. [folm the palm of the hand]
The hand; mănus
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  • Worhte his folme foldan drige

    his hand made the dry land,

    • Ps. Th. 94, 5.
  • Forlét drenga sum daroþ fleógan of folman

    one of the warriors let fly a dart from his hand,

    • Byrht. Th. 136, 12
    • ;
    • By. 150.
  • Ða ísenan næglas, ðe wǽron adrifene þurh Cristes folman

    the iron nails, which were driven through Christ's palms,

    • Homl. Th. ii. 306, 16.
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