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geofon

  • noun [ neuter ]
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Grammar
geofon, geofen, gifen, gyfen, es; n.
The sea, ocean; mare, oceanus
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  • On geofones streám

    on the ocean's wave,

      Andr. Kmbl. 1704; An. 854: Exon. 57 b; Th. 205, 25; Ph. 118.
  • Geofon geótende

    a gushing ocean,

      Andr. Kmbl. 3014; An. 1510.
Etymology
[O. Sax. geƀano.]
Similar entries
v. Grm. D. M. 219.
Linked entries
v.  geofen gifen gyfen.
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