geatwa

Old English

Alternative forms
  • ġeatƿa

Etymology

Possibly a metathetical form of ġetawa (“instrument”) from ġe- + tawian, with a sense of equipment being made and prepared. Identical in formation to frætwe (“treasure, ornaments”). More at taw and tool.

Noun

ġeatwa f

  1. equipment
  2. trappings
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