frumsceaft

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • creation (abstract concept or created thing)
  • origin, original place or state

Etymology

Compound from Old English fruma (beginning, chief) + Old English sċeaft (shaft, creation).

Origin

Old English

sċeaft

Gloss

shaft, creation

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