friþian
Old English
verb
Definitions
- to protect, defend
- to keep the peace for somebody or an institution
- to keep the sanctity of a holy day
- to grant immunity to a criminal
- to give asylum to somebody
Etymology
Affix from Old English friþ (peace, sanctuary, frith).
Origin
Old English
friþ
Gloss
peace, sanctuary, frith
Concept
Semantic Field
Warfare and hunting
Ontological Category
Person/Thing