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pílian

(v.)

Similar entry: ge-pílian

pílian

(v.)
Grammar
pílian, p. ode
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To pound in a mortar Se ðe pílaþ vel tribulaþ pilurus vel pistor, Wrt. Voc. i. 20, 26. v

ge-pílian

(v.)
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to beat in a mortar Swilce hít on pílan gepílod wǽre quasi pilo tusum, Ex. 16, 14

Linked entry: pílian

pillan

Entry preview:

Substitute : <b>pilian;</b> and add : (?)

pillan

(v.)
Entry preview:

to peel (of skin) Ðis lácecræft sceal tó ðan handan ðe ðæt fell of pyleþ, Lchdm. iii. 114, 13. (?)

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