seld

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A seat, throne.
  • (obsolete) A shop. (In records selda or silda (cf. ); also in form seude (seude)). Also, a stand for spectators.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English selde (uncommon, store, seat) inherited from Old English seld.

Origin

Old English

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