astierred

Old English

Sēo Āstierrede Niht

Alternative forms

Etymology

Equivalent to ā- + *stierred, implying a lost verb *stierran meaning “to adorn with stars,” derived from the noun steorra; cf. the modern verb “to star.” Compare āġimmed (set with precious stones).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑːˈsti͜yr.red/, [ɑːˈsti͜yrˠ.rˠed]

Adjective

āstierred

  1. starry
    upp on þone āstierredan heofon besēon
    to look up at the starry sky

Declension

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