scyfe

scyfe
m (-es/-as) 1. of rapid motion caused by a push (metaph.), precipitation; var. scúfan; 1a. glossing preceps; 2. furtherance of a project, the pushing of a matter, prompting, instigation in a good sense; 3. prompting, instigation in a bad sense; tó ge\scyfe headlong; 4. shove, pushing

Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.

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  • scife — see scyfe …   Old to modern English dictionary

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