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ge-fyrþran

  • verb [ weak ]
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Grammar
ge-fyrþran, p. ede; pp. ed
To further, advance, promote, improve; promovere, prosperare
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  • Heora síþfæt wæs fram Drihtne sylfum gefyrþred [MS. gefyrþrad],

    their journey was furthered by the Lord himself,

    • Bd. 4, 19; S. 588, 34
    • .
  • Wæs eftsíðes georn, frætwum gefyrþred

    was desirous of return, furthered by the treasures,

    • Beo. Th. 5561
    • ;
    • B. 2784
    • .
  • Ánrǽd oretta elne gefyrþred

    the steadfast champion advanced with valour,

    • Andr. Kmbl. 1966
    • ;
    • An. 985
    • .
  • Ic ðé gefyrþrede

    I improved thee,

    • Bt. 8; Fox 24, 29
    • .
Derived forms
fyrþran
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