Cynthia Leah

The English phrase “aunt” translates to Old English as mōdriġe or faþu. Both terms refer to a parent’s sister or sister-in-law.

Old English had no word for a score of points in a game. The nearest word is ġetæl, “number, count”.

The Old English word for an abyss, a bottomless depth, is neowelnes. neowelnes is used for the deep places of the earth and the sea.

The Old English word for dinner is æfenmete. æfenmete is used to refer to an evening meal.

The English word “does” translates to dēþ in Old English. dēþ is the third-person singular present form of a verb used to describe performing an action.

The English phrase ‘great’ is translated into Old English as micel.

The English phrase ‘glass’ is translated into Old English as glæs. This noun refers to a drinking vessel, similar to a cup, chalice or goblet.

The English phrase sister is translated into Old English as sweostor. The word refers to a woman or girl who shares the same parents as another person.

Old English had no separate everyday verb for drawing pictures.

The Old English way to say “sir” is hlāford. hlāford is a noun used to address any male, particularly when his specific name or proper address is unknown.