eofolsian

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Old English

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Etymology

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Likely from æf- +‎ hālsian (to implore/beseech). Alternatively from a rare eof-, compare eofot (sin/crime). Forms of yfelsian are a result of folk-etymological reanalysis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈe͜o.fol.si.ɑn/, [ˈe͜o.voɫ.si.ɑn]

Verb

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eofolsian

  1. (chiefly Northumbrian) to blaspheme; to reproach, insult

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