eardian

eardian
\eardian1 1. wv/i2 (1) of human beings (a) to live, dwell, be inhabitant of a country, city, etc.; (b) to live, abide, pass one's life; (c) of the unborn child in the womb; (2) of an indwelling spirit; (3) of beasts; 2. wv/t2 to inhabit, occupy a country;

Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.

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