hæðene-scipe

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English hǣþenscipe; equivalent to hethen (heathen) +‎ -scipe.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːðənʃip(ə)/

Noun

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hæðene-scipe (Early Middle English, rare)

  1. heathenry, paganism.
  2. Those who follow paganism.

Descendants

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  • English: heathenship

References

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