wodnes

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Old English

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Etymology

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From wōd +‎ -nes.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ˈwoːd.nes/

Noun

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wōdnes f

  1. madness, insanity
    • late 10th century, Ælfric, Lives of Saints
      Benedictus wæs mid anum ǣfæstum were forþan þe his wīf wæs mid wōdnesse ġedreht.
      Benedict was with a pious man because his wife was afflicted with madness.

Declension

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