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Old Frisian

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Ā
Old Frisian
ānne[ˈaːnːe]
num
This is a variant spelling of the Old Frisian word ēnne.

“Hī sette ānne stēn.”

He set one stone.

Also means
  1. alternative form of ēnne

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Old Frisian
biddaAppears in an example
verb
To express a request for something or to inquire about information.

“Hī bidda mīnne frēond.”

He asks my friend.

Also means
  1. to ask
  2. ask

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Old Frisian
dēpaAppears in an example
verb
To perform the rite of baptism.

“Hi wille dēpa in da frīsken strēme.”

He wants to baptize in the Frisian stream.

Also means
  1. to baptize

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Old Frisian
een[ˈeːn]
num
An alternative spelling for the number one often found in later manuscripts.

“een is gōd”

one is good

Also means
  1. Late Old Frisian spelling of ēn

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ē
Old Frisian
ēalaAppears in an example
intj
A word used to greet or salute someone, often in a formal or historical way.

“Eala, frya Fresena!”

Hail, free Frisians!

Also means
  1. hail!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
Old Frisian
fon[ˈfon]
prep
A word used to show belonging or connection to something.

“Hira hūs is fon stān.”

Their house is of stone.

Also means
  1. of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
frī
adj
Not held by someone else or having liberty.

“Thāt frī mon is hīr.”

That free man is here.

Also means
  1. free

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
flāsk[ˈflaːsk]Appears in an example
noun
The soft substance of a body, usually referring to muscle or meat.

“Thæt flāsk is frisk.”

The flesh is fresh.

Also means
  1. flesh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Old Frisian
hine
pronoun
This is the accusative case form of the pronoun meaning him in Old Frisian.

“Hine sagh ik.”

I saw him.

Also means
  1. accusative of hī: him
  2. him

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
hove[ˈhove]
noun
This is the dative singular form of the noun 'hof', meaning a court or an enclosed yard. It is used in phrases where the word is governed by a preposition or indicates a location within or at a court.

“Hi sat in hove.”

He sat in the court.

Also means
  1. dative singular of hof
  2. court

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Old Frisian
jō
pron
This is an alternative form of the Old Frisian pronoun for you, used as the accusative or dative object.

“Ik sjo jō.”

I see you.

Also means
  1. alternative form of jū, accusative/dative of jī
  2. you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Old Frisian
Kerl
name
This is the Old Frisian form of the proper name Charles. It refers to a male given name, notably associated with historical figures.

“Kerl rīxode over al Frysland.”

Charles ruled over all of Frisia.

Also means
  1. Charles

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
kunna
verb
To have the ability, skill, or power to perform an action or achieve a result.

“Hi kunna tha lēre.”

He can learn that.

Also means
  1. to be able (to)
  2. can

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Old Frisian
liēf[ˈli̯ɛːf]Appears in an example
adj
An adjective used to describe someone beloved or dear.

“Mīn liēf frīund.”

My dear friend.

Also means
  1. Old West Frisian form of liāf
  2. dear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ô
Old Frisian
ône[ˈɔːne]
prep
Used to express exclusion or exception to a general statement.

“Nēn mann ône hī.”

No man except him.

Also means
  1. except

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ō
Old Frisian
ōr[ˈoːr]
adjective
Refers to a different person or thing than the one already mentioned.

“Thit is ōr.”

This is other.

Also means
  1. Old West Frisian form of ōther
  2. other

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Old Frisian
se[se]
pron
A personal pronoun used as an alternative form for 'she' or 'they'.

“Se fōr tō lande.”

She traveled to the land.

Also means
  1. alternative form of hiu (“she”)
  2. alternative form of hia (“they”)
  3. she

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
sīth[ˈsiːθ]
noun
A person who is with another person, often as a friend or colleague.

“Hē is mīn sīth.”

He is my companion.

Also means
  1. companion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
stela
verb
To take something that belongs to another person without their permission and with the intent of keeping it.

“Hwa stela wil, die is unrihtwis.”

He who wants to steal is unrighteous.

Also means
  1. to steal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
sekaAppears in an example
verb
To try to find or look for something.

“Ic sēke mīne freond.”

I seek my friend.

Also means
  1. to seek

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
skrīvaAppears in an example
verb
To make letters or words on a surface, such as paper, using a pen or pencil. It is how we record information or communicate in writing.

“I will skrīva a letter to my friend.”

I will write a letter to my friend.

Also means
  1. to write

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
sprekaAppears in an example
verb
To use one's voice to communicate or express thoughts. It refers to the act of saying words.

“Hja sprēk tō hira frīonda.”

She spoke to her friend.

Also means
  1. to speak
  2. state
  3. say

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Old Frisian
tiēf[ˈti̯ɛːf]
noun
An Old West Frisian form used to describe someone who steals.

“Thē tiēf stal thāt gold.”

The thief stole the gold.

Also means
  1. Old West Frisian form of thiāf
  2. thief

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Old Frisian
thīnAppears in an example
determiner
A possessive pronoun used to address one person, meaning something belongs to or is associated with you.

“Hwā is thīn freond?”

Who is thy friend?

Also means
  1. thy
  2. your (singular)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Old Frisian
thū[ˈθuː]Appears in an example
pron
The second person singular pronoun used when addressing one person.

“Thū bist mīn frīund.”

Thou art my friend.

Also means
  1. thou, you (singular)
  2. thou

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Old Frisian
tungeAppears in an example
noun
The organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking, or a system of human language.

“Hjâ sprekt ene friska tunge.”

They speak a Frisian tongue.

Also means
  1. tongue
  2. language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
W
Old Frisian
wine
noun
A person who is a companion or has a bond of affection with another.

“Hi is mīn gōda wine.”

He is my good friend.

Also means
  1. friend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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