scéadan

scéadan
\scéadan 1 [sha:dan] 1. sv/t7 3rd pres scíedeþ past scéod/on ptp gescéaden (1) to separate, divide, part, make a line of separation between; (1a) to remove from association or companionship; (2) to distinguish, discriminate, decide, determine, appoint; (3) to shatter, shed; (4) expound; (5) to decree; (6) to write down; 2. sv/i7 (1) to separate, divide, part; þonne dæg and niht scáde when day and night separate; (2) to be distinguished, to differ; (3) to scatter, shed

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