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módigian

(v.)
Grammar
módigian, módigan; p. ode.

to be or become proudto gloryexultto take offence through prideto bear one's self proudlyimpetuously

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to be or become proud, to glory, exult Se unwæra oft módegaþ on gódum weorcum the heedless is often proud of good works, Homl. Th. ii. 222, 4. Se ríca módegode on his welum the rich man gloried in his wealth, i. 328, 19.

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módig-líc

(adj.)
Grammar
módig-líc, adj.

Noble-mindhigh-souledcourageousbraveSuperbmagnificent

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Ne seah ic elþeódige men módiglícran no braver men from foreign lands have I seen, Beo. Th. 680; B. 337. of things (v. mod, III.), Superb, magnificent Nǽnig man nafaþ to ðon módelíco gestreón hér on worlde, Blickl. Homl. 111. 24: 113, 6

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módor-cynd

(n.)
Grammar
módor-cynd, e; f.

The nature derived from the mother

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The nature derived from the mother wæs sóþ man þurh his médrengecynd (módercynde, MS. H.), Wulfst. 17. 7

módor-líc

(adj.)
Grammar
módor-líc, adj.

Maternal

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Gr. 5; Som. 4, 57. móderlícere stæððinysse materna gravitate, Hpt. Gl. 469, 37

módrige

(n.)
Grammar
módrige, móderge, móddrige, an; f.

an aunta cousin

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an aunt Mín móddrige matertera mea, Wrt. Voc. i. 52, 25: 51, 53: Bd. 3, 8; S. 532, 21. Módriæ, Kent. Gl. 1190. Bisceop næbbe on his húse nǽnne wífman búton hit his módor . . . oððe módrige, L. Ælfc. C. 5; Th. ii. 344, 14. Móddrie, Homl.

mód-sefa

(n.)
Grammar
mód-sefa, an; m.

The inner man

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Fox 7, 47; Met. 7, 24 = swá ðæt mennisce mód biþ áweged of his stede, Bt. 12; Fox 36, 17: and Gif heora módsefa meahte weorþan staþolfæst gereaht, 11, 195; Met. 11, 98 = gif heora mód wǽre gestaþelod. Bt. 21; Fox 74, 40.]

mód-snotor

(adj.)
Grammar
mód-snotor, -snottor; adj.

Prudent of mindwisesagacious

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Prudent of mind, wise, sagacious Fród fæder freóbearn lǽrde, módsnottor, Exon. 80a; Th. 300, 6; . 2. In mæðle módsnottera, 79a; Th. 295, 31; Crä. 41: 100a; Th. 374, 19; Seel. Ex. 128. Módsnotra, Soul Kmbl. 249; Seel. Verc. 128

mod-staþolfæstness

(n.)
Grammar
mod-staþolfæstness, -staþolness, e; f.

Stability of mind

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Stability of mind Ongeán módstaþolnysse (-staþolfæstnesse, MS. C.) and módes strencþe se mánfulla deófol sendeþ wácmodnysse and lyðerne earhscype, Wulfst. 53, 10

mód-þracu

(n.)
Grammar
mód-þracu, gen. -þræce; f.

Impetuosity of mindimpetuous or daring courage

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Impetuosity of mind, impetuous or daring courage Ic ðæm gódan (Beowulf) sceal for his módþræce mádmas beódan, Beo. Th. 775; B. 385

mód-þreá

(n.)
Grammar
mód-þreá, gen. -þreán; m. f.

Pain or torment of mind

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Pain or torment of mind Egsa micel módþrea terror, great torment of mind, Exon. 102a; Th. 385, 25; . 4, 50

mód-þwǽre

(adj.)
Grammar
mód-þwǽre, adj.

Gentlemeekmild

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Gentle, meek, mild gerehþ módþwǽre on dóme diriget mansuetos in judicio, Ps. Lamb. 24, 9

mód-welig

(adj.)
Grammar
mód-welig, adj.

Rich in spiritual or mental gifts

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Rich in spiritual or mental gifts Gregorius, Rómwara betest, monna módwelegost. Past. Swt. 9, 12

mód-wlanc

(adj.)
Grammar
mód-wlanc, adj.

Proudhaughtyof high courage

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Proud, haughty, of high courage Nis ðæs mód-wlonc mon ofer eorþan ðæt á his sǽfóre sorge næbbe no man upon earth is of courage so high, as on his sea-journey ne'er to feel fear, Exon. 82a; Th. 308, 13; Seef. 39.

molcen

(n.)
Grammar
molcen, es; n.

Curdled milk

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Voc. i. 290, 29: ii. 52, 7. Swá þicce swá molcen, L. M. 3, 39; Lchdm. ii. 332, 18. Nim súr molcen, 1, 39; Lchdm. ii. 98, 25

mold-ærn

(n.)
Grammar
mold-ærn, es; n.

An earth-housea grave

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An earth-house, a grave Þeáh mín líc scyle on moldærne molsnad weorþan, Exon. 64a; Th. 235, 28; Ph. 564: Rood Kmbl. 130; Kr. 65: Andr. Kmbl. 1604; An. 803

molde

(n.)
Grammar
molde, an;

moulddustsandearthgroundearthlandearth

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Ond heó bæd ðæt hyre man sumne dǽl ðære hálwendan moldan (pulveris ) sealde, Bd. 3, 11; S. 536, 5-8: 3, 10; S. 534, 23, 29. Ða ðe for hund wintrum mid eorþan moldan ( pulvere terras ) bewrogene wǽron, L. Ecg. P. iv. 66; Th. ii. 226, 23.

mold-græf

(n.)
Grammar
mold-græf, es; n.

A grave

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A grave. Wæs lǽded líc moldgræfe, Exon. 75 b; Th. 284, 1; Jul. 690. Ǽnra gehwylc from moldgrafum séceþ Meotudes dóm, 63 b; Th. 233, 13; Ph. 524

mold-hrérende

(adj.)

moving upon earth

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moving upon earth Nis ðæt monnes gemet moldhrérendra it is not within the compass of man, of those who move upon earth, Exon. 92 b; Th. 348, 13; Sch. 27

mold-weg

(n.)
Grammar
mold-weg, es; m.

A way upon earthearth

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A way upon earth, earth Gif on moldwege fundne weorþen if we are found on earth, Exon. 70 b; Th. 262, 18; Jul. 334: 48 a; Th. 164, 15; . 1012: Elen. Kmbl. 931; El. 467

molegn

(n.)
Grammar
molegn, es; n. (?)

A thick substance made of curds

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A thick substance made of curds Molegn calmum (occurs under the heading de mensa), Wrt. Voc. i. 290, 34: ii. 17, 20: galmum, 40, 63: Ep. Gl. 10 f, 15: galmilla, 10 f, 32. Molegen galmilla, Wrt. Voc. ii. 40, 64. Moling galmum, Wülck. 24, 4