eofolsian

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Likely from æf- + hālsian (to implore/beseech). Alternatively from a rare eof-, compare eofot (sin/crime). Forms of yfelsian are a result of folk-etymological reanalysis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈe͜o.fol.si.ɑn/, [ˈe͜o.voɫ.si.ɑn]

Verb

eofolsian

  1. (chiefly Northumbrian) to blaspheme; to reproach, insult

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