How to Say “Mad” in Old English

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weden
The Old English word for 'mad' (in the sense of being angry) is weden.
In Old English, weden is used as an adjective to describe a state of being angry.
Meaning: angry (adj)

Did you know?

  • The word weden shares a root with the name of the god Woden, who was associated with both poetic inspiration and a wild, frenzied rage.
  • An Old English speaker might describe a warrior's rage as a form of 'madness' that was actually considered a virtue in battle.

Examples in context

  • Hē is swīðe weden.
    He is very mad.

Example conversation

A couple discusses a disagreement at home.

  1. Æthelstan

    Art þu weden mid mē, Eadgyth?
    Are you angry with me, Eadgyth?
  2. Eadgyth

    Gēa, ic eom weden.
    Yes, I am angry.
  3. Æthelstan

    Hwȳ art þu weden?
    Why are you angry?
  4. Eadgyth

    Þū forgēate þone dæg.
    You forgot the day.
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