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hráca

  • noun [ masculine ]
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Grammar
hráca, an; m.
Expectoration, spittle, matter brought up when clearing the throat
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  • Ðæs seócan mannes hráca biþ maniges hiwes

    the sick man's expectoration is many-coloured,

      L. M. 2, 46; Lchdm. ii. 260, 13.
  • Hyt gelíðigaþ ðone hrácan,

      Herb. 55, 2; Lchdm. i. 158, 10.
  • Wið swíðlícne hrácan,

      146, 2; Lchdm. i. 270, 2.
  • Mycelne hrácan,

      158, 1; Lchdm. i. 284, 23.
Etymology
[Icel. hráki spittle.]
Similar entries
v. hrǽcan.
Linked entries
v.  hrǽcan.
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