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N (m)

hostage

Source: Ringe 2014:204
Words originating from this one
OE ġīsl "hostage" (gīslaz > gīsla > gīsl > ġīsl) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Ringe 2014:204)
OE gīsel "hostage" (gīslaz > gīsla > gīsl > ġīsl) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:179)