æsctir

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Old English

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Etymology

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From æsċ (ash, spear, lance, ship) +‎ tīr (fame, glory, honor).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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æsċtīr m (nominative plural æsċtīras)

  1. glory, spear-glory, fame from battle
    • Sigor eft áhwearf of norþmonna níðgeteóne, æsctír wera.Victory after turning back the attack of the Northmen, battle-glory of the troop. (Cd. Th. 124, 24 ; Gen. 2067.)