westannorþan

Old English

Etymology

Equivalent to westan (from the west) +‎ norþan (from the north)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwes.tɑnˌnor.θɑn/, [ˈwes.tɑnˌnorˠ.ðɑn]

Adverb

westannorþan

  1. from or to the northwest
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      Þonne bē westannorðan Ibernia is þaet ȳtemeste land þæt man hæt Thīla...
      Then to the northwest of Ibernia is the outermost land, which is known as Thule...

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