līc
The English word 'body' is translated into Old English as līc.
The term refers to the physical structure of a human or an animal.
Meaning: physical structure of a human or animal (noun)
Did you know?
- The word līc shares a root with the word 'like', as the original meaning focused on the shape or appearance of a body.
- The word līc is the direct ancestor of the English word 'lich', which in modern fantasy literature refers to an undead being.
- In English churchyards, a 'lichgate' is the roofed gateway where a coffin was traditionally placed before entering the church, deriving from līc.
Examples in context
- Mīn līchama is eald, ac mīn sāwol is ġeong.My body is old, but my soul is young.This sentence shows how to contrast the age of the līc with the age of the soul.Tatoeba #13853808 by rul, translation #13852156 by rul
Example conversation
Two friends discuss health after a long journey.
- OsricHū is þīn līc tō dæg, Æthelflæd?How is your body today, Æthelflæd?
- ÆthelflædMīn līc is wēriġ, Osric.My body is tired, Osric.
- OsricSceoldest þū nū restan?Should you rest now?
- ÆthelflædĠēa, iċ wille slǣpan.Yes, I want to sleep.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
