larðewe

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Middle English

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Etymology

From Old English lārþēow; equivalent to lore (knowledge) +‎ thew (thrall).

Pronunciation

Noun

larðewe (plural larðewes)

  1. (mainly Early ME) A tutor or mentor; a guide; usually used to refer to religious instructors.

Descendants

  • English: lorthew (obsolete)

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