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N (masc)

a reptile, serpent

Source: Ringe 2014:223, https://bosworthtoller.com/36975

Attested in Exeter Book Riddle 47

originates from: PGmc *wurmiz "worm, snake" (wurmiz > wurmi > wyrmi > wyrm) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Ringe 2014:223)

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