ciricsocn

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • going to church, church attendance
  • seeking of a church for protection or as sanctuary
  • territory of a church; parish

Etymology

Compound from Old English ċiriċe (church) + Old English sōcn (prosecution, act of seeking, jurisdiction, inquiry, soke).

Origin

Old English

sōcn

Gloss

prosecution, act of seeking, jurisdiction, inquiry, soke

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