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for-cýðan

  • verb [ weak ]
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for-cýðan, p. de; pp. ed
To surpass or excel in knowledge; scientia excellĕre vel supĕrāre
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  • Hæfde se snotra sunu Davides forcumen and forcýðed Caldéa eorl

    the wise son of David had overcome and surpassed in knowledge the leader of the Chaldeans,

    • Salm. Kmbl. 353
    • ;
    • Sal. 176: 411
    • ;
    • Sal. 206.
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