hæðene-scipe

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English hǣþenscipe; equivalent to hethen (heathen) +‎ -scipe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːðənʃip(ə)/

Noun

hæðene-scipe (Early Middle English, rare)

  1. heathenry, paganism.
  2. Those who follow paganism.

Descendants

  • English: heathenship

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