domhus

Old English

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  • a house where a court or assembly is held

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *dōmahūsą affix from Old English dōm (glory, power, might, condemnation, sentence, judicial sentence, magnificence, judgment, state, decree, ordinance, splendor, command, justice, direction, reputation, doom, law, authority, ordeal, condition, honor, supremacy, custom, praise, ruling, equity, dominion, judgement, majesty, dignity, governing) + Old English hūs (house, shelter, dwelling).

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hūs

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house, shelter, dwelling

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