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gieldan

  • verb [ strong ]
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Grammar
gieldan, ic gielde, ðú gieltst, gielst, he gieldeþ, gielt, pl. gieldaþ; p. geald, pl. guldon; pp. golden
Wright's OE grammar
§91; §181; §316; §499;
To yield, pay, render, repay, requite
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  • Sceoldon gombon gieldan

    they must pay homage,

    • Cd. 93
    • ;
    • Th. 119, 11
    • ;
    • Gen. 1978
    • .
  • Werum gieldeþ gaful

    pays tribute to men,

    • Exon. 108 b
    • ;
    • Th. 415, 15
    • ;
    • Rä. 33, 11
    • :
    • 34 a
    • ;
    • Th. 109, 24
    • ;
    • Gú. 95
    • :
    • 39 a
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    • Th. 130, 9
    • ;
    • Gú. 435
    • .
  • He ðé mid wíte gieldeþ

    he will requite thee with punishment,

    80 a;
    • Th. 301, 15
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    • Fä. 19
    • :
    • Bt. 41, 3
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    • Fox 248, 22
    • .
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