New Words in Middle English from Loanwords

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Across
  1. 2. Loanword taken from Old Norse "mjukr" meaning humbly patient or docile
  2. 3. Loanword taken from Old Norse "mistaka" meaning an error in action
  3. 5. Loanword taken from French "collēgium" meaning an institution of higher learning
  4. 7. Loanword taken from French "audientia" meaning the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert
  5. 8. Loanword taken from French "ante" meaning the sister of one's father or mother
  6. 9. Loanword taken from Latin "comprehendere" meaning to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive
  7. 12. Loanword taken from French "coussin" meaning a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie
  8. 13. Loanword taken from French "governement" meaning the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed
  9. 16. Loanword taken from Old Norse "glitra" meaning to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster
  10. 17. Loanword taken from French "band" meaning a strip of cloth or other material used to bind up a wound
  11. 18. Loanword taken from French "saumon" meaning a marine and freshwater food fish
  12. 19. Loanword taken from Old Norse "husbondi" meaning a married man
  13. 21. Loanword taken from Old Norse "tik" meaning a small child
  14. 22. Loanword taken from French "tyrannia" meaning arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority
  15. 23. Loanword taken from Old Norse "vindauga" meaning an opening in the wall of a building
Down
  1. 1. Loanword taken from Scandinavian "frekna" meaning one of the small, brownish spots on the skin that are caused by deposition of pigment
  2. 4. Loanword taken from French "sauvacion" meaning the act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, destruction
  3. 6. Loanword taken from French "recreacioun" meaning a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment
  4. 10. Loanword taken from Old Norse "angr" meaning a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong
  5. 11. Loanword taken from French "oignement" meaning a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin
  6. 14. Loanword taken from French "entretenir" meaning to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse
  7. 15. Loanword taken from Old Norse "skrap" meaning a small piece or portion or fragment
  8. 16. Loanword taken from Old Norse "gaspen" meaning a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise
  9. 20. Loanword taken from Old Norse "afoc" meaning lacking grace or ease in movement
  10. 23. Loanword taken from Old Norse "hvirfla" meaning to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly