How to Say “Butterfly” in Old English

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buttorflēoge
The Old English word for butterfly is buttorflēoge.
The term refers to the insect known as a butterfly.
Meaning: insect (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word buttorflēoge is a compound of buttor meaning 'butter' and flēoge meaning 'fly'. One popular explanation links the name to a folk belief that butterflies stole butter or cream.
  • The Old English word buttor is an early form of the word 'butter', which entered the language from Latin butyrum, likely originating from a Greek word for a type of cheese.

Example conversation

Eadgyth and Eadric are walking in a summer garden.

  1. Eadgyth

    Lōca, Eadric! Hēr is buttorflēoge.
    Look, Eadric! Here is a butterfly.
  2. Eadric

    Hēo is swīðe smæl.
    It is very small.
  3. Eadgyth

    Sēo buttorflēoge flīehþ hēah.
    The butterfly flies high.
  4. Eadric

    Hit is wundorlic tō sēonne.
    It is wonderful to see.
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