anhaga

Old English

Etymology

From ān + haga.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑːnhɑɡɑ/, [ˈɑːnhɑɣɑ]

Noun

ānhaga m

  1. a recluse, a loner
    • c. 700, The Wanderer 1-2
      Oft him ānhaga āre gebīdeð
      Metudes miltse þēah þe hē mōdcearig [...]
      Oft the lonely one prays for favour for himself,
      God's mercy; although he, sorrowful [...]
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