bisceopcyn(o2) n.episcopal(high-priestly)stock.bisceopdōmm.episcopate, bishopric:ex-communication.bisceopealderm.high priest, HL.bisceopfolgoðm.episcopate, GD 6531.bisceopgegyrelanmpl.episcopal robes, BH 902.bisceophādm. ‘bishophood,’office of bishop, ordination as bishop, episcopate, bishopric,CPPs.bisceophādungf.episcopal ordination, ÆL 31286.bisceophāmm.bishop’s estate, EC 365.bisceophēafodlīn(o2) n.head ornament worn by bishops, WW 15223.bisceophīred(o) m.clergy subject to a bishop.bisceopianto confirm,LL. [‘bishop’]bisceopland(o) n.episcopal or diocesan land, LL 17310.bisceoplic‘bishoply,’episcopal,BH.bisceoprīcen. ‘bishopric,’diocese, province of a bishop,BH.bisceoproccm.bishop’s rochet, dalmatic,Lcd3·20226.bisceoprōdf.bishop’s cross.bisceopscīr, -scȳr f.diocese:episcopate.bisceop-seld, -setl, -seðl n.bishop’s seat or see, bishopric.bisceopseonoðm.synod of bishops, A 11·81.bisceopstōlm.episcopal see, bishopric, KC. [‘bishopstool’]bisceopsunum.godson at a‘bishoping’or confirmation.bisceopðēnungf.office of a bishop, BH.bisceopungf.confirmation, Æ.bisceopwīten.fine payable to a bishop? (BT),forced entertaining of a bishop? (Lieb: v. LL 2·667).bisceopwyrtf.bishop’s-wort, betony, vervain, marshmallow.bisceopwyrtil(o2)vervain, WW 13441.biscep==bisceopbisceran=bescieranbiscerian(i2, y2) =bescierianbiscop==bisceopbiscup=bisceopbisegu=bysgubisen, bisene (y) fn.example, pattern, model,JnLR; Æ, AO, CP:similitude, parable, parallel:rule, command, precept. [‘bysen’]bīsene(y)blind,MtL; NC 274; JAW 22. [‘bisson’?]±bisenian(ie, y)to give, set an example, instruct by example,Bo:follow an example or pattern, CP:express figuratively. [‘byen’ vb.]bisenungf.example, pattern, Æ (y).bisesm.the extra day intercalated in leap year,Men32. [L.bissextus]±bisgianto occupy, employ,Æ, Bo; CP:trouble, afflict,Lcd, Met. [‘busy’]bisgu, bisigu f.occupation, labour, CP, Æ (yse):affliction, trouble.bisgungf.business, occupation, care, CP.bisig(y) ‘busy,’occupied, diligent,Ma, Sol.bisignesf. ‘business,’MtL(Cont. p. xx).bismær-= bismer-bisme=besmabismer(y) nmf.disgrace, scandal, shame, mockery, insult, reproach, scorn,AO, Bl; CP:filthiness, defilement, Æ (y). tō bismereignominiously, shamefully:blasphemy:infamous deed, AO. [‘bismer’]bismerfulinfamous, disgraceful, ignominious, shameful, Æ (y).bismerglēow(y) n.shameful lust, Æ.±bismerian(y)to mock, revile, illtreat, blaspheme,Mk; AO. [‘bismer’ vb.]bismeriendm.mocker,KGl298.bismerlēasblameless,Cr1326 (y).bismerlēoðn.scurrilous song,Gl.bismerlicshameful, ignominious, contemptuous, AO:ridiculous, frivolous. adv. -līce.bismernesf.pollution;insult;contemptibleness.bismer-sprǣc, -spǣc f.blasphemy, G.±bismerung(y)mockery, scorn:blasphemy:infamy, disrepute, AO.bismerword(æ2) n.reproach, insult, LL 1011.bismor=bismerbism(o)r-= bismer-bisn-= bisen-+bisneref.imitator, DR 457.bīspell(big-) n.example, proverb, Æ:parable, fable, allegory, story,MtL; CP. [‘byspel’]bīspellbōc(big-) f.book of Proverbs, Æ.bissextus, gen. -tethe intercalary day of leap year:leap year. [L.]bistpres. 2 sg. ofbēon.bīst= bīdst, pres. 2 sg. ofbīdan.biswic=beswicbitpres. 3 sg. ofbiddan.bītpres. 3 sg. of (1)bīdan; (2)bītan.bitam.I.‘bit,’morsel, piece,Jn; Æ.II.biter, wild beast.±bītan1to‘bite,’tear,B, Rd; Æ:cut, wound: (+)dash down, MkL 918.bitem. ‘bite,’sting,AO, Lcd:sword-cut,Ap, B:cancer.bitelam. ‘beetle,’Gl.biter‘bitter,’sharp, cutting,Gu; Æ:stinging,PPs11712:exasperated, angry, embittered:painful, disastrous, virulent, cruel,B, Bl. adv. -līce,Mt.bitere=bitre±biterianto be or become bitter, CP:make bitter. [‘bitter’ vb.]biternesf. ‘bitterness,’grief,El; Æ, CP.biterwyrdebitter in speech, Æ.biterwyrtdrencm.drink of bitter herbs, WW 11418.bītl=bīetlbitmǣlumpiecemeal, bit by bit,ÆGr23910.bitoln.bridle.bītolm.beetle(insect). [bītan]Entry supplied from first edition.bitor=biterbitrebitterly, sharply, painfully, severely:very.bitres, bittres gsmn. ofbiter.bitstpres. 2 sg. ofbiddan.bītstpres. 2 sg. ofbīdanandbītan.bittI.pres. 3 sg. of (1)biddan; (2)beodan.II.=byttbīttpres. 3 sg. ofbītan.+bittn.biting, gnashing, Æ.bitter==biterbittor=biterbittre=bitrebitula=bitelabiðpres. 3 sg. ofbēon.biwāunev.bewāwan.bīwistfm.sustenance, food, provision, necessaries,Bo, Æ. [‘bewiste’]bīword(u) n.proverb, household word:adverb, A 8·3137.bīwyrden. ‘byword,’proverb,WW.bixen=byxenbizantm.bezant(a gold coin). [L.byzanteum]blācI.(ǣ)bright, shining, glittering, flashing,Rd:pale, pallid, wan, AO, CP. [blīcan; ‘bleak,’to‘bleach’]II.pret. 3 sg. ofblīcan.blac=blæcblācernn.lamp, candle, light, CP (ǣ).blāchlēor†with pale cheeks.blācianto turn pale, Æ.blācungf.a turning pale, pallor, Æ.bladesianto flame, blaze, be hot:emit an odour, OEG 554.bladesnung(at-) f.odour, WW 4051.bladesung(at-, æt-) f.shining, lightning,EPs7619.blæc(a)I.‘black’dark,B, BH, Æ.II.n.ink,LL, WW. [‘bleck’]blǣc==blācblǣcanto bleach, whiten. [blāc]blæccef.black matter, OEG 652.blǣcen.?irritation of the skin, leprosy,Lcd.blǣcernleoht(ā) n.lantern-light.blæcfexedeblack-haired, ÆH 1·45616. [feax]blæcgymmm.jet, BH 2616.blæchorn(e) n.ink-horn, IM 12818.blǣcof.pallor,Lcd.blæcpyttm.bleaching-pit? EC 383´.blǣcðrustfeln.leprosy, Cp 103b.blædn. (nap. bladu) ‘blade,’ WW:leaf,Gen.blǣd(ē)I.m.blowing, blast:inspiration, Æ:breath, spirit, Æ:life, mind:glory, dignity, splendour:prosperity, riches, success.II.=blēd I.blǣdāgenderenowned, B 1013.blǣdbyligm.bellows, WW 24133.blǣddæg† m.day of prosperity.blædderwærcm.pain in the bladder,Lcd.blæddre=blǣdre±blǣdfæst†glorious, prosperous.+blǣdfæstnesf.provision, sustenance, ÆL 23b492.blǣdgifa† m.giver of prosperity.blǣdhornm.trumpet, Æ.blǣdnesf.blossom, fruit, A 8·311. [blēd]blǣdre(ē) f.blister, pimple, AO: ‘bladder,’Lcd. [blāwan]blǣdwelam.abundant riches,Cr1392.blǣgef.gudgeon, bleak, WW. [‘blay’]blægettan(a)to cry, GD 27812.blǣhǣwenlight blue.blǣs=blǣstblǣsbelg(OET 28) =blǣstbelgblæse(a) f.firebrand, torch, lamp,Æ, Jn. [‘blaze’]blæserem.incendiary, LL.blǣshornm.blowing-horn, trumpet, LL 194 (8).blǣstm.blowing, ‘blast’ (of wind),breeze,Ex:flame.blǣstanto blow,Andr12330:rush? (v. BT).blǣstbelgm.bellows,Gl.blǣstmm?flame, blaze, MFH 907.blǣtanto‘bleat,’ÆGr, Rd.blætesung=bladesungblǣts-= blēts-blǣwen=blǣhǣwenblǣwest, blǣwst pres. 2 sg., blǣw(e)ð pres. 3 sg. ofblāwan.blagettan=blægettanblanpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.blanca† m. (white?)horse,B. [‘blonk’]±blandn.blending, mixture, confusion, turmoil.±blandan7†to blend, mix, mingle,Rd. [‘bland’]blandenfeax†grizzly-haired, grey-haired, old. [blandan]blannpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.blase=blæseblasere=blæsereblāstbelg=blǣstbelgblaster=plasterblāt†livid, pale, wan, ghastly:low, hoarse(sound)?An1279. [cp.blēat]blātanto be livid, pale.Entry supplied from first edition.blāte†lividly, pallidly,Met.blatesnung=bladesnungblātianto be livid, pale,Gen981 (GK).±blāwan7(ō) (tr. or intr.)to‘blow,’breathe,Mt, Lk, Jn:be blown, sound:inflate: (+)kindle, inflame, WW 20814: (+)spit, MkLR 733.blāwendm.inspirer, ÆH 2·4788.blāwerem. ‘blower,’ CP.blāwungf. ‘blowing,’blast,Æ:inflation.bleac=blæcblēatmiserable?Gu963. [‘blete’]. adv. blēate, B 2824.blēaðgentle, shy, cowardly, timid,Rd:slothful, inactive, effeminate, AO. [‘blethe’;Ger.blöde]blec==blæcblēce=blǣceblēcða‘vitiligo,’ WW 5328.bled=blædblēd-= blēt-blēdI.(ǣ) f.shoot, branch, flower, blossom, leaf, foliage, fruit,Mt, Lcd; CP:harvest, crops. [‘blede’; blōwan]II.=blǣd I.blēdanto‘bleed,’let blood,Sol.blēdhwætgrowing quickly or profusely?Rd29.blēdre=blǣdrebleduf.dish, bowl, goblet, Æ.blegen, blegne f. ‘blain,’boil, blister, ulcer,Lcd.blencanto deceive, cheat,Mod. [‘blench’]blēnd(e) pret. 3 sg. ofblandan.blend-an, -ianto blind, deprive of sight,Bo:deceive. [‘blend’]blendnesf.blindness, DR 385.blentpres. 3 sg. of (1)blendan, (2)blandan.±blēon. gs. blēos, ds. blēo, gp. blēo(na), dip. blēom, blēo(w)umcolour,Bo; CP:appearance, form,Sol. [‘blee’]blēobord† n.coloured board, chess-board.blēobrygdn?combination of colours, scintillation,Ph292. [bregdan]blēocræftm.art of embroidery, WW 3549.+blēodbeautiful,Cr909.bleodu=bledublēofæstnesf. ‘deliciæ,’RPs13811.blēofāgvariegated,Gl.blēoh=blēoblēometem.dainty food, GD 9918.blēonagp. ofblēo.blēorēadpurple, WW.blēostǣningf.tesselated pavement, WW 44410.blēotpret. 3 sg. of (1)blātan, (2)blōtan.bleoumdip. ofblēo.blēowpret. 3 sg. of (1)blāwan, (2)blōwan.blēowumdp. ofblēo.blere, blerigbald, WW.blese=blæseblētpret. 3 sg. of (1)blātan, (2)blōtan.blētan=blǣtan±blētsianto consecrate, ordain,Mt, JnL(oe): ‘bless,’give thanks, adore, extol,Da, Ps, Lk:sign with the cross, Æ:pronounce or make happy, Æ. [blōd]blētsingbōcf.blessing-book, benedictional, EC 250.blētsingsealmm.the Benedicite, RB 3618.blētstpres. 2 sg. ofblōtan.blētsungf.consecration,Chr: ‘blessing,’benediction,Chr; Æ:favour(of God),Bl, VPs.blēw= blēow pret. 3 sg. ofblāwan.blēwðpres. 3 sg. ofblōwan.blīcan1to glitter, shine, gleam, sparkle, dazzle,Sol:appear,Sol144. [‘blik’]bliccettanto glitter, quiver,Gl.bliccettungf.glittering, shining,VPs.blicem.exposure, LL 5[34].blicgan=blycganblīcianto shine, OEG 1499.blīcðpres. 3 sg. ofblīcan.blīds=blissblinimperat. ofblinnan.blind‘blind,’Mk; CP, Æ:dark, obscure, opaque,DD; Æ:internal, not showing outwardly:unintelligent:not stinging, WW 32229. adv. -līceblindly, rashly, AO.blindborenborn blind, JnL 932.+blinfellianto blind, blindfold, HL276.-blindianv.of-b.blindnesf.blindness, Æ.blinn† n?cessation.±blinnan3to cease, leave off, rest from,Mt; CP:lose, forfeit:be vacant(bishopric). [‘blin’; be, linnan]blinnesf.cessation, intermission, LL.blis(CP) =blissblisa=blysabliscan=blyscanblisgerem.incendiary. [blysige]blissm. ‘bliss,’merriment, happiness,Bl; CP:kindness, friendship, grace, favour,Met:cause of happiness,Ps. [blīðe]±blissian(intr.)to be glad, rejoice, exult,CP, Lk; Æ: (tr.)make happy, gladden, endow, †Hy:applaud, ANS 109·306. [‘bliss’]blissigjoyful,RPs1129.blissigendlicexulting, ÆH 1·35411.blissungf.exultation,EPs6413.blīð==blīðeblīðeI.‘blithe,’joyous, cheerful, pleasant, Æ, AO, CP:gracious, well-disposed, friendly,kind,El:agreeable, willing:quiet, peaceful, gentle,Ps:(+b. occurs atGuth1619).II.adv.Ps.blīðelicgentle, pleasant, glad. adv. -līce (Lk). [‘blithely’]blīðemōdglad, cheerful:well-wishing, friendly.blīðheort†happy, joyful:gracious.+blīðianto make glad,RPs914.blīðnesf.joy, gladness, pleasure,Lcd; AO. [‘blitheness’]blīðs==blissblīwum= blēo(w)um, dp. ofblēo.blod=boldblōdn. ‘blood,’Æ, G, Lcd; AO, CP:vein.blōd-dolg, -dolh n.bleeding wound,Lcd.blōddrynem.bloodshed, AO 1623.blōdegesam.bloody horror,Ex477.+blōdegian=blōdgianblōdenbloody, WW 21735?blōdfāg†blood-stained, bloody.blōdgemangn.a blood-mixture, WW 2207.blōdgemengedblood-stained, W 18211.blōdgēot=blōdgȳteblōdgēotendm.shedder of blood,LPs5016.blōdgēotendebloody,LPs58.±blōdgianto be bloodthirsty, WW 21543:make bloody.blōdgytem.bloodshed, AO.blōdhrǣcungf.spitting of blood, WW 1136.blōdhrēowsanguinary, cruel,Ps.blōdig‘bloody,’WW; AO.blōdigtōðbloody-toothed, B 2083.blōd-lǣs, -læswu f.blood-letting, bleeding.blōdlǣstīdf.time for blood-letting,Lcd55a.blōdlǣterem.blood-letter, WW.blōdlēasbloodless,ÆGr5614.blōd-orc, -mōnað =blōtorc, etc.blōdrēadblood-red.blōdrēow=blōdhrēowblōdrynem.issue of blood, bloody flux:bursting of a blood-vessel, AO 28827.blōdsæx(e) n.lancet,Gl.blodscēawungf.supply of blood? (BT)Lcd83a.blōdsetensomething to stop bleeding,Lcd.blōdsihtef.flowing of blood,Lcd64a.blōdðigenf.tasting of blood, LL.blōdwīten.blood-offering,LPs154.blōdyrnendehaving an issue of blood, BH 7816b.blōmam.lump of metal, mass,Gl.blonpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.blonca=blancablond-= bland-blonnpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.blōsa, blōsma =blōstmablōstbǣre=blōstmbǣreblōstm(Æ), blōstma mf. ‘blossom,’flower, fruit,Bl, Lcd.blōstmbǣre(Æ), -bǣrendeflower-bearing.blōstmfrēolsm.floral festival, OEG 4720.blōstmianto‘blossom,’bloom, BH.±blōtn.sacrifice, AO. [blōd]blōt-= blōd-blōtan7(and ? wv)to sacrifice, kill for sacrifice, AO, CP.blōterem.sacrificer, GPH 39899.blōtmōnaðm.month of sacrifice(8 Oct.-8 Nov.),November.blōtorcm.sacrificial vessel, GPH 397.blōtspīungf.spitting of blood, WW 1137.blōtungf.sacrifice, AO 10216.±blōwanI.sv7to‘blow,’flower, flourish, blossom,Lcd.II.=blāwanblōwendlicblooming, WW 24028.blunnenpp., blunnon pret. pl. ofblinnan.-blycganv.ā-b.blys, blyss =blissblysam.firebrand, torch, Æ.blyscan‘rutilare,’HGl43475(v. OEG 1196 and ‘blush’).blysef. =blysablysere=blæsereblysianto burn, blaze,PPs178.blysige=blyseblyssian(Æ) =blissianblȳðe=blīðeblȳðelīce=blīðelīcebō= bā, nafn. ofbēgen.bōcI.fn. ds. and nap. bēc ‘beech’-tree,WW; Mdf:beech-nut, NC 274: ‘book,’writing, Bible,Bl, Jn, CP; AO, Æ. Crīstes b.gospel:deed, charter, conveyance,LL.II.pret. 3 sg. ofbacan.bōcæcerasmpl.freehold lands.bōcblæc(e) n.ink, W 2251.bōcce=bēcebōc-cest, -cist(e) f.book-chest.bōccræftm.learning,Bo. [‘bookcraft’]bōccræftigbook-learned.bōcerem.scholar, scribe, writer, Æ.bōcfelln.parchment, vellum,LL. [‘bookfell’]bōcfōddern.bookcase, WW 19413.bōcgesamnungf.library, WW 20316.bōcgestrēonn.library, BH.bōchordn.library,WW. [‘bookhoard’]bōchūsn.library, WW 18535.±bōcianto grant by charter:supply with books.bōclædenn.literary Latin, learned language.bōclandn.land held by written title,LL; Æ, AO. v. LL 2·323. [‘bookland’]bōclārf.book-lore, learning.bōcleden=bōclædenbōclicof or belonging to a book, Æ:biblical, scriptural. b. stæf ‘ars liberalis,’HGl503.bōconpret. pl. ofbacan.bōcrǣderem.reader of books, WW 43925.bōcrǣdingf.reading of books, WW.bōcrēadred colour used in illuminating manuscripts, vermilion, WW.bōcrēdef.reading of books, A 10·143101.bōcrihtn.right given by will or charter, LL 444 (1).bōcscyldm.beech-wood shield, TC 5615.bōcstæfm. nap. -stafasletter, character,El. [‘bocstaff’;Ger.buchstabe]bōcstigelf.beech-wood stile, KC 5·7025.bōc-tǣcung, -talu f.teaching or narrative, written in books, LL.bōctrēown.beech-tree, Æ.bōcweorcn.study of books, LL (31418).bōcwudum.beech-wood,Rd41106.±bod(+ exc. N) n.command, message, precept,Bo, Hy; Æ:preaching. [‘bode,’ ‘i-bod’;Ger.gebot]bodam.messenger, herald, apostle, angel, Æ, CP:prophet. [‘bode’;Ger.bote]bodan=botmbodepret. ofbōgan.bodeg=bodigbodenpp. ofbēodan.boderem.teacher, NG.±bodianto tell, proclaim, announce, †Hy; AO, CP:preach,Mt; Æ, CP:foretell,El:boast. [‘bode’]bodiendm.proclaimer, teacher, preacher.bodign. ‘body,’trunk, frame, bodily presence,Æ, BH,etc., CP:main part,Lcd.bodigendlicto be celebrated, ÆL 7·232.bodlācn.decree, ordinance,Chr1129.±bodscipe† m.command:message.bodungf.message, recital, preaching, Æ:interpretation:assertiveness, RB 13622.bodungdægm.Annunciation Day, ÆH 1·20026.bōgm.arm, shoulder,Æ; CP: ‘bough,’twig, branch,Mt; CP:offspring. [būgan]bogam. ‘bow,’ (weapon),Gn; Æ:arch, arched place, vault,B:rainbow,Æ:folded parchment. [cp.Ger.bogen]bōga=bōgbōganto boast, RB.boganet=bogenettbogefōdderm.quiver, WW 14319.bogenI.name of a plant,Lcd.II.pp. ofbūgan.bogenettn.wicker basket with a narrow neck for catching fish, WW.bogetungf.curve, WW 35515.bōgh=bōgbōgianI.±(intr.)to dwell,Æ: (tr.)to inhabit.II.=bōganbogihtfull of bends, MtL 714.bōginceln.small bough, OEG.bōgung(bōung) f.boastfulness, arrogance, display, Æ.bōh=bōgbōhscyldm.shoulder shield, EC 226´.bohtepret. 3 sg. ofbycgan.bōhtimbern.building timber, AS 13. [bōgian, ES 42·172]bōlan=bōganbol? m.bole, trunk,Lcd143a.bolcam.gangway of a ship.bold(= botl) n.house, dwelling-place, mansion, hall, castle,B:temple. [‘bold’]boldāgend† m.homestead-owner.boldgestrēon(botl) †household goods.boldgetælcollection of houses: (political)district, county, province, GD.boldgetimbru† npl.houses.boldweard(botl-) m.housekeeper, steward, Æ.boldwela† m.wealth:splendid dwelling, paradise, heaven:village,Gen1799. (botl-)bolgenpp. ofbelgan.bolgenmōd†enraged.bollam., bolle f. ‘bowl,’cup, pot, beaker, measure,ÆL, Jn, Lcd.bolstermn. ‘bolster,’head-pillow, cushion,B; CP.+bolstrianto support with pillows, prop up, A 8·308.boltm. ‘bolt’:cross-bow for throwing bolts or arrows,WW.bolttimbern.building timber, AS 13. [botl; v. ES 42172]bōnI.f.ornament,Chr1063d.II.=bōganbon-= ban-bond-= band-bōndam.householder,LL:freeman, plebeian;husband. [‘bond’]bōndelandn.land held by abōnda,Chr777e. [ON.bōndi]bōne=bēn+bōnianto polish, burnish, TC. [Ger.bohnen]bonn==bannborborer, gimlet,Gl:lancet, scalpel, graving tool,Gl. [borian]boram.ruler,Sat500. [? rǣdbora]
bisceopcyn(o2) n.episcopal(high-priestly)stock.
bisceopdōmm.episcopate, bishopric:ex-communication.
bisceopealderm.high priest, HL.
bisceopfolgoðm.episcopate, GD 6531.
bisceopgegyrelanmpl.episcopal robes, BH 902.
bisceophādm. ‘bishophood,’office of bishop, ordination as bishop, episcopate, bishopric,CPPs.
bisceophādungf.episcopal ordination, ÆL 31286.
bisceophāmm.bishop’s estate, EC 365.
bisceophēafodlīn(o2) n.head ornament worn by bishops, WW 15223.
bisceophīred(o) m.clergy subject to a bishop.
bisceopianto confirm,LL. [‘bishop’]
bisceopland(o) n.episcopal or diocesan land, LL 17310.
bisceoplic‘bishoply,’episcopal,BH.
bisceoprīcen. ‘bishopric,’diocese, province of a bishop,BH.
bisceoproccm.bishop’s rochet, dalmatic,Lcd3·20226.
bisceoprōdf.bishop’s cross.
bisceopscīr, -scȳr f.diocese:episcopate.
bisceop-seld, -setl, -seðl n.bishop’s seat or see, bishopric.
bisceopseonoðm.synod of bishops, A 11·81.
bisceopstōlm.episcopal see, bishopric, KC. [‘bishopstool’]
bisceopsunum.godson at a‘bishoping’or confirmation.
bisceopðēnungf.office of a bishop, BH.
bisceopungf.confirmation, Æ.
bisceopwīten.fine payable to a bishop? (BT),forced entertaining of a bishop? (Lieb: v. LL 2·667).
bisceopwyrtf.bishop’s-wort, betony, vervain, marshmallow.
bisceopwyrtil(o2)vervain, WW 13441.
biscep==bisceop
bisceran=bescieran
biscerian(i2, y2) =bescierian
biscop==bisceop
biscup=bisceop
bisegu=bysgu
bisen, bisene (y) fn.example, pattern, model,JnLR; Æ, AO, CP:similitude, parable, parallel:rule, command, precept. [‘bysen’]
bīsene(y)blind,MtL; NC 274; JAW 22. [‘bisson’?]
±bisenian(ie, y)to give, set an example, instruct by example,Bo:follow an example or pattern, CP:express figuratively. [‘byen’ vb.]
bisenungf.example, pattern, Æ (y).
bisesm.the extra day intercalated in leap year,Men32. [L.bissextus]
±bisgianto occupy, employ,Æ, Bo; CP:trouble, afflict,Lcd, Met. [‘busy’]
bisgu, bisigu f.occupation, labour, CP, Æ (yse):affliction, trouble.
bisgungf.business, occupation, care, CP.
bisig(y) ‘busy,’occupied, diligent,Ma, Sol.
bisignesf. ‘business,’MtL(Cont. p. xx).
bismær-= bismer-
bisme=besma
bismer(y) nmf.disgrace, scandal, shame, mockery, insult, reproach, scorn,AO, Bl; CP:filthiness, defilement, Æ (y). tō bismereignominiously, shamefully:blasphemy:infamous deed, AO. [‘bismer’]
bismerfulinfamous, disgraceful, ignominious, shameful, Æ (y).
bismerglēow(y) n.shameful lust, Æ.
±bismerian(y)to mock, revile, illtreat, blaspheme,Mk; AO. [‘bismer’ vb.]
bismeriendm.mocker,KGl298.
bismerlēasblameless,Cr1326 (y).
bismerlēoðn.scurrilous song,Gl.
bismerlicshameful, ignominious, contemptuous, AO:ridiculous, frivolous. adv. -līce.
bismernesf.pollution;insult;contemptibleness.
bismer-sprǣc, -spǣc f.blasphemy, G.
±bismerung(y)mockery, scorn:blasphemy:infamy, disrepute, AO.
bismerword(æ2) n.reproach, insult, LL 1011.
bismor=bismer
bism(o)r-= bismer-
bisn-= bisen-
+bisneref.imitator, DR 457.
bīspell(big-) n.example, proverb, Æ:parable, fable, allegory, story,MtL; CP. [‘byspel’]
bīspellbōc(big-) f.book of Proverbs, Æ.
bissextus, gen. -tethe intercalary day of leap year:leap year. [L.]
bistpres. 2 sg. ofbēon.
bīst= bīdst, pres. 2 sg. ofbīdan.
biswic=beswic
bitpres. 3 sg. ofbiddan.
bītpres. 3 sg. of (1)bīdan; (2)bītan.
bitam.I.‘bit,’morsel, piece,Jn; Æ.
II.biter, wild beast.
±bītan1to‘bite,’tear,B, Rd; Æ:cut, wound: (+)dash down, MkL 918.
bitem. ‘bite,’sting,AO, Lcd:sword-cut,Ap, B:cancer.
bitelam. ‘beetle,’Gl.
biter‘bitter,’sharp, cutting,Gu; Æ:stinging,PPs11712:exasperated, angry, embittered:painful, disastrous, virulent, cruel,B, Bl. adv. -līce,Mt.
bitere=bitre
±biterianto be or become bitter, CP:make bitter. [‘bitter’ vb.]
biternesf. ‘bitterness,’grief,El; Æ, CP.
biterwyrdebitter in speech, Æ.
biterwyrtdrencm.drink of bitter herbs, WW 11418.
bītl=bīetl
bitmǣlumpiecemeal, bit by bit,ÆGr23910.
bitoln.bridle.
bītolm.beetle(insect). [bītan]
Entry supplied from first edition.
bitor=biter
bitrebitterly, sharply, painfully, severely:very.
bitres, bittres gsmn. ofbiter.
bitstpres. 2 sg. ofbiddan.
bītstpres. 2 sg. ofbīdanandbītan.
bittI.pres. 3 sg. of (1)biddan; (2)beodan.
II.=bytt
bīttpres. 3 sg. ofbītan.
+bittn.biting, gnashing, Æ.
bitter==biter
bittor=biter
bittre=bitre
bitula=bitela
biðpres. 3 sg. ofbēon.
biwāunev.bewāwan.
bīwistfm.sustenance, food, provision, necessaries,Bo, Æ. [‘bewiste’]
bīword(u) n.proverb, household word:adverb, A 8·3137.
bīwyrden. ‘byword,’proverb,WW.
bixen=byxen
bizantm.bezant(a gold coin). [L.byzanteum]
blācI.(ǣ)bright, shining, glittering, flashing,Rd:pale, pallid, wan, AO, CP. [blīcan; ‘bleak,’to‘bleach’]
II.pret. 3 sg. ofblīcan.
blac=blæc
blācernn.lamp, candle, light, CP (ǣ).
blāchlēor†with pale cheeks.
blācianto turn pale, Æ.
blācungf.a turning pale, pallor, Æ.
bladesianto flame, blaze, be hot:emit an odour, OEG 554.
bladesnung(at-) f.odour, WW 4051.
bladesung(at-, æt-) f.shining, lightning,EPs7619.
blæc(a)I.‘black’dark,B, BH, Æ.
II.n.ink,LL, WW. [‘bleck’]
blǣc==blāc
blǣcanto bleach, whiten. [blāc]
blæccef.black matter, OEG 652.
blǣcen.?irritation of the skin, leprosy,Lcd.
blǣcernleoht(ā) n.lantern-light.
blæcfexedeblack-haired, ÆH 1·45616. [feax]
blæcgymmm.jet, BH 2616.
blæchorn(e) n.ink-horn, IM 12818.
blǣcof.pallor,Lcd.
blæcpyttm.bleaching-pit? EC 383´.
blǣcðrustfeln.leprosy, Cp 103b.
blædn. (nap. bladu) ‘blade,’ WW:leaf,Gen.
blǣd(ē)I.m.blowing, blast:inspiration, Æ:breath, spirit, Æ:life, mind:glory, dignity, splendour:prosperity, riches, success.
II.=blēd I.
blǣdāgenderenowned, B 1013.
blǣdbyligm.bellows, WW 24133.
blǣddæg† m.day of prosperity.
blædderwærcm.pain in the bladder,Lcd.
blæddre=blǣdre
±blǣdfæst†glorious, prosperous.
+blǣdfæstnesf.provision, sustenance, ÆL 23b492.
blǣdgifa† m.giver of prosperity.
blǣdhornm.trumpet, Æ.
blǣdnesf.blossom, fruit, A 8·311. [blēd]
blǣdre(ē) f.blister, pimple, AO: ‘bladder,’Lcd. [blāwan]
blǣdwelam.abundant riches,Cr1392.
blǣgef.gudgeon, bleak, WW. [‘blay’]
blægettan(a)to cry, GD 27812.
blǣhǣwenlight blue.
blǣs=blǣst
blǣsbelg(OET 28) =blǣstbelg
blæse(a) f.firebrand, torch, lamp,Æ, Jn. [‘blaze’]
blæserem.incendiary, LL.
blǣshornm.blowing-horn, trumpet, LL 194 (8).
blǣstm.blowing, ‘blast’ (of wind),breeze,Ex:flame.
blǣstanto blow,Andr12330:rush? (v. BT).
blǣstbelgm.bellows,Gl.
blǣstmm?flame, blaze, MFH 907.
blǣtanto‘bleat,’ÆGr, Rd.
blætesung=bladesung
blǣts-= blēts-
blǣwen=blǣhǣwen
blǣwest, blǣwst pres. 2 sg., blǣw(e)ð pres. 3 sg. ofblāwan.
blagettan=blægettan
blanpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.
blanca† m. (white?)horse,B. [‘blonk’]
±blandn.blending, mixture, confusion, turmoil.
±blandan7†to blend, mix, mingle,Rd. [‘bland’]
blandenfeax†grizzly-haired, grey-haired, old. [blandan]
blannpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.
blase=blæse
blasere=blæsere
blāstbelg=blǣstbelg
blaster=plaster
blāt†livid, pale, wan, ghastly:low, hoarse(sound)?An1279. [cp.blēat]
blātanto be livid, pale.
Entry supplied from first edition.
blāte†lividly, pallidly,Met.
blatesnung=bladesnung
blātianto be livid, pale,Gen981 (GK).
±blāwan7(ō) (tr. or intr.)to‘blow,’breathe,Mt, Lk, Jn:be blown, sound:inflate: (+)kindle, inflame, WW 20814: (+)spit, MkLR 733.
blāwendm.inspirer, ÆH 2·4788.
blāwerem. ‘blower,’ CP.
blāwungf. ‘blowing,’blast,Æ:inflation.
bleac=blæc
blēatmiserable?Gu963. [‘blete’]. adv. blēate, B 2824.
blēaðgentle, shy, cowardly, timid,Rd:slothful, inactive, effeminate, AO. [‘blethe’;Ger.blöde]
blec==blæc
blēce=blǣce
blēcða‘vitiligo,’ WW 5328.
bled=blæd
blēd-= blēt-
blēdI.(ǣ) f.shoot, branch, flower, blossom, leaf, foliage, fruit,Mt, Lcd; CP:harvest, crops. [‘blede’; blōwan]
II.=blǣd I.
blēdanto‘bleed,’let blood,Sol.
blēdhwætgrowing quickly or profusely?Rd29.
blēdre=blǣdre
bleduf.dish, bowl, goblet, Æ.
blegen, blegne f. ‘blain,’boil, blister, ulcer,Lcd.
blencanto deceive, cheat,Mod. [‘blench’]
blēnd(e) pret. 3 sg. ofblandan.
blend-an, -ianto blind, deprive of sight,Bo:deceive. [‘blend’]
blendnesf.blindness, DR 385.
blentpres. 3 sg. of (1)blendan, (2)blandan.
±blēon. gs. blēos, ds. blēo, gp. blēo(na), dip. blēom, blēo(w)umcolour,Bo; CP:appearance, form,Sol. [‘blee’]
blēobord† n.coloured board, chess-board.
blēobrygdn?combination of colours, scintillation,Ph292. [bregdan]
blēocræftm.art of embroidery, WW 3549.
+blēodbeautiful,Cr909.
bleodu=bledu
blēofæstnesf. ‘deliciæ,’RPs13811.
blēofāgvariegated,Gl.
blēoh=blēo
blēometem.dainty food, GD 9918.
blēonagp. ofblēo.
blēorēadpurple, WW.
blēostǣningf.tesselated pavement, WW 44410.
blēotpret. 3 sg. of (1)blātan, (2)blōtan.
bleoumdip. ofblēo.
blēowpret. 3 sg. of (1)blāwan, (2)blōwan.
blēowumdp. ofblēo.
blere, blerigbald, WW.
blese=blæse
blētpret. 3 sg. of (1)blātan, (2)blōtan.
blētan=blǣtan
±blētsianto consecrate, ordain,Mt, JnL(oe): ‘bless,’give thanks, adore, extol,Da, Ps, Lk:sign with the cross, Æ:pronounce or make happy, Æ. [blōd]
blētsingbōcf.blessing-book, benedictional, EC 250.
blētsingsealmm.the Benedicite, RB 3618.
blētstpres. 2 sg. ofblōtan.
blētsungf.consecration,Chr: ‘blessing,’benediction,Chr; Æ:favour(of God),Bl, VPs.
blēw= blēow pret. 3 sg. ofblāwan.
blēwðpres. 3 sg. ofblōwan.
blīcan1to glitter, shine, gleam, sparkle, dazzle,Sol:appear,Sol144. [‘blik’]
bliccettanto glitter, quiver,Gl.
bliccettungf.glittering, shining,VPs.
blicem.exposure, LL 5[34].
blicgan=blycgan
blīcianto shine, OEG 1499.
blīcðpres. 3 sg. ofblīcan.
blīds=bliss
blinimperat. ofblinnan.
blind‘blind,’Mk; CP, Æ:dark, obscure, opaque,DD; Æ:internal, not showing outwardly:unintelligent:not stinging, WW 32229. adv. -līceblindly, rashly, AO.
blindborenborn blind, JnL 932.
+blinfellianto blind, blindfold, HL276.
-blindianv.of-b.
blindnesf.blindness, Æ.
blinn† n?cessation.
±blinnan3to cease, leave off, rest from,Mt; CP:lose, forfeit:be vacant(bishopric). [‘blin’; be, linnan]
blinnesf.cessation, intermission, LL.
blis(CP) =bliss
blisa=blysa
bliscan=blyscan
blisgerem.incendiary. [blysige]
blissm. ‘bliss,’merriment, happiness,Bl; CP:kindness, friendship, grace, favour,Met:cause of happiness,Ps. [blīðe]
±blissian(intr.)to be glad, rejoice, exult,CP, Lk; Æ: (tr.)make happy, gladden, endow, †Hy:applaud, ANS 109·306. [‘bliss’]
blissigjoyful,RPs1129.
blissigendlicexulting, ÆH 1·35411.
blissungf.exultation,EPs6413.
blīð==blīðe
blīðeI.‘blithe,’joyous, cheerful, pleasant, Æ, AO, CP:gracious, well-disposed, friendly,kind,El:agreeable, willing:quiet, peaceful, gentle,Ps:(+b. occurs atGuth1619).
II.adv.Ps.
blīðelicgentle, pleasant, glad. adv. -līce (Lk). [‘blithely’]
blīðemōdglad, cheerful:well-wishing, friendly.
blīðheort†happy, joyful:gracious.
+blīðianto make glad,RPs914.
blīðnesf.joy, gladness, pleasure,Lcd; AO. [‘blitheness’]
blīðs==bliss
blīwum= blēo(w)um, dp. ofblēo.
blod=bold
blōdn. ‘blood,’Æ, G, Lcd; AO, CP:vein.
blōd-dolg, -dolh n.bleeding wound,Lcd.
blōddrynem.bloodshed, AO 1623.
blōdegesam.bloody horror,Ex477.
+blōdegian=blōdgian
blōdenbloody, WW 21735?
blōdfāg†blood-stained, bloody.
blōdgemangn.a blood-mixture, WW 2207.
blōdgemengedblood-stained, W 18211.
blōdgēot=blōdgȳte
blōdgēotendm.shedder of blood,LPs5016.
blōdgēotendebloody,LPs58.
±blōdgianto be bloodthirsty, WW 21543:make bloody.
blōdgytem.bloodshed, AO.
blōdhrǣcungf.spitting of blood, WW 1136.
blōdhrēowsanguinary, cruel,Ps.
blōdig‘bloody,’WW; AO.
blōdigtōðbloody-toothed, B 2083.
blōd-lǣs, -læswu f.blood-letting, bleeding.
blōdlǣstīdf.time for blood-letting,Lcd55a.
blōdlǣterem.blood-letter, WW.
blōdlēasbloodless,ÆGr5614.
blōd-orc, -mōnað =blōtorc, etc.
blōdrēadblood-red.
blōdrēow=blōdhrēow
blōdrynem.issue of blood, bloody flux:bursting of a blood-vessel, AO 28827.
blōdsæx(e) n.lancet,Gl.
blodscēawungf.supply of blood? (BT)Lcd83a.
blōdsetensomething to stop bleeding,Lcd.
blōdsihtef.flowing of blood,Lcd64a.
blōdðigenf.tasting of blood, LL.
blōdwīten.blood-offering,LPs154.
blōdyrnendehaving an issue of blood, BH 7816b.
blōmam.lump of metal, mass,Gl.
blonpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.
blonca=blanca
blond-= bland-
blonnpret. 3 sg. ofblinnan.
blōsa, blōsma =blōstma
blōstbǣre=blōstmbǣre
blōstm(Æ), blōstma mf. ‘blossom,’flower, fruit,Bl, Lcd.
blōstmbǣre(Æ), -bǣrendeflower-bearing.
blōstmfrēolsm.floral festival, OEG 4720.
blōstmianto‘blossom,’bloom, BH.
±blōtn.sacrifice, AO. [blōd]
blōt-= blōd-
blōtan7(and ? wv)to sacrifice, kill for sacrifice, AO, CP.
blōterem.sacrificer, GPH 39899.
blōtmōnaðm.month of sacrifice(8 Oct.-8 Nov.),November.
blōtorcm.sacrificial vessel, GPH 397.
blōtspīungf.spitting of blood, WW 1137.
blōtungf.sacrifice, AO 10216.
±blōwanI.sv7to‘blow,’flower, flourish, blossom,Lcd.
II.=blāwan
blōwendlicblooming, WW 24028.
blunnenpp., blunnon pret. pl. ofblinnan.
-blycganv.ā-b.
blys, blyss =bliss
blysam.firebrand, torch, Æ.
blyscan‘rutilare,’HGl43475(v. OEG 1196 and ‘blush’).
blysef. =blysa
blysere=blæsere
blysianto burn, blaze,PPs178.
blysige=blyse
blyssian(Æ) =blissian
blȳðe=blīðe
blȳðelīce=blīðelīce
bō= bā, nafn. ofbēgen.
bōcI.fn. ds. and nap. bēc ‘beech’-tree,WW; Mdf:beech-nut, NC 274: ‘book,’writing, Bible,Bl, Jn, CP; AO, Æ. Crīstes b.gospel:deed, charter, conveyance,LL.
II.pret. 3 sg. ofbacan.
bōcæcerasmpl.freehold lands.
bōcblæc(e) n.ink, W 2251.
bōcce=bēce
bōc-cest, -cist(e) f.book-chest.
bōccræftm.learning,Bo. [‘bookcraft’]
bōccræftigbook-learned.
bōcerem.scholar, scribe, writer, Æ.
bōcfelln.parchment, vellum,LL. [‘bookfell’]
bōcfōddern.bookcase, WW 19413.
bōcgesamnungf.library, WW 20316.
bōcgestrēonn.library, BH.
bōchordn.library,WW. [‘bookhoard’]
bōchūsn.library, WW 18535.
±bōcianto grant by charter:supply with books.
bōclædenn.literary Latin, learned language.
bōclandn.land held by written title,LL; Æ, AO. v. LL 2·323. [‘bookland’]
bōclārf.book-lore, learning.
bōcleden=bōclæden
bōclicof or belonging to a book, Æ:biblical, scriptural. b. stæf ‘ars liberalis,’HGl503.
bōconpret. pl. ofbacan.
bōcrǣderem.reader of books, WW 43925.
bōcrǣdingf.reading of books, WW.
bōcrēadred colour used in illuminating manuscripts, vermilion, WW.
bōcrēdef.reading of books, A 10·143101.
bōcrihtn.right given by will or charter, LL 444 (1).
bōcscyldm.beech-wood shield, TC 5615.
bōcstæfm. nap. -stafasletter, character,El. [‘bocstaff’;Ger.buchstabe]
bōcstigelf.beech-wood stile, KC 5·7025.
bōc-tǣcung, -talu f.teaching or narrative, written in books, LL.
bōctrēown.beech-tree, Æ.
bōcweorcn.study of books, LL (31418).
bōcwudum.beech-wood,Rd41106.
±bod(+ exc. N) n.command, message, precept,Bo, Hy; Æ:preaching. [‘bode,’ ‘i-bod’;Ger.gebot]
bodam.messenger, herald, apostle, angel, Æ, CP:prophet. [‘bode’;Ger.bote]
bodan=botm
bodepret. ofbōgan.
bodeg=bodig
bodenpp. ofbēodan.
boderem.teacher, NG.
±bodianto tell, proclaim, announce, †Hy; AO, CP:preach,Mt; Æ, CP:foretell,El:boast. [‘bode’]
bodiendm.proclaimer, teacher, preacher.
bodign. ‘body,’trunk, frame, bodily presence,Æ, BH,etc., CP:main part,Lcd.
bodigendlicto be celebrated, ÆL 7·232.
bodlācn.decree, ordinance,Chr1129.
±bodscipe† m.command:message.
bodungf.message, recital, preaching, Æ:interpretation:assertiveness, RB 13622.
bodungdægm.Annunciation Day, ÆH 1·20026.
bōgm.arm, shoulder,Æ; CP: ‘bough,’twig, branch,Mt; CP:offspring. [būgan]
bogam. ‘bow,’ (weapon),Gn; Æ:arch, arched place, vault,B:rainbow,Æ:folded parchment. [cp.Ger.bogen]
bōga=bōg
bōganto boast, RB.
boganet=bogenett
bogefōdderm.quiver, WW 14319.
bogenI.name of a plant,Lcd.
II.pp. ofbūgan.
bogenettn.wicker basket with a narrow neck for catching fish, WW.
bogetungf.curve, WW 35515.
bōgh=bōg
bōgianI.±(intr.)to dwell,Æ: (tr.)to inhabit.
II.=bōgan
bogihtfull of bends, MtL 714.
bōginceln.small bough, OEG.
bōgung(bōung) f.boastfulness, arrogance, display, Æ.
bōh=bōg
bōhscyldm.shoulder shield, EC 226´.
bohtepret. 3 sg. ofbycgan.
bōhtimbern.building timber, AS 13. [bōgian, ES 42·172]
bōlan=bōgan
bol? m.bole, trunk,Lcd143a.
bolcam.gangway of a ship.
bold(= botl) n.house, dwelling-place, mansion, hall, castle,B:temple. [‘bold’]
boldāgend† m.homestead-owner.
boldgestrēon(botl) †household goods.
boldgetælcollection of houses: (political)district, county, province, GD.
boldgetimbru† npl.houses.
boldweard(botl-) m.housekeeper, steward, Æ.
boldwela† m.wealth:splendid dwelling, paradise, heaven:village,Gen1799. (botl-)
bolgenpp. ofbelgan.
bolgenmōd†enraged.
bollam., bolle f. ‘bowl,’cup, pot, beaker, measure,ÆL, Jn, Lcd.
bolstermn. ‘bolster,’head-pillow, cushion,B; CP.
+bolstrianto support with pillows, prop up, A 8·308.
boltm. ‘bolt’:cross-bow for throwing bolts or arrows,WW.
bolttimbern.building timber, AS 13. [botl; v. ES 42172]
bōnI.f.ornament,Chr1063d.
II.=bōgan
bon-= ban-
bond-= band-
bōndam.householder,LL:freeman, plebeian;husband. [‘bond’]
bōndelandn.land held by abōnda,Chr777e. [ON.bōndi]
bōne=bēn
+bōnianto polish, burnish, TC. [Ger.bohnen]
bonn==bann
borborer, gimlet,Gl:lancet, scalpel, graving tool,Gl. [borian]
boram.ruler,Sat500. [? rǣdbora]