hæmed

hæmed

Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhæːmed/

Noun

hǣmed n (nominative plural hǣmdru)

1. cohabitation
2. sexual intercourse
   • late 10th century, Ælfric, "The Nativity of the Lord"

     Mæġþhād biþ forloren on hǣmede.

     Virginity is lost in intercourse.

Derived terms

• hǣmedlāc