ealh

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • temple

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *alhs (house, settlement, temple, protection, building) derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂lek- (defend, protect, ward off, close).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂lek-

Gloss

defend, protect, ward off, close

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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