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gesceadan

Pronunciation: /jeˈʃɑː.dɑn/

“gesceadan” is an Old English word. Its 4 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to distinguish, discern, decide, separate
  2. to shed, scatter
  3. to deprive of
  4. to expound, write out a narrative

Etymology

Equivalent to ġe- + sċeādan.

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