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bede


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of bed used in medieval Europe, often covered with hides or pelts.

  • noun

    A term used in Old English poetry to describe a sacred or holy place.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with bede
ede , lede , sede
Variants
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Baeda , Beda , Bede , Saint Bede , St. Bede , the Venerable Bede
Etymology
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Old English 'bed' meaning 'bed, bedding, or resting place' and 'beod' meaning 'prince, lord, or master'.


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  1. The word 'bede' comes from the Old English word 'bed', which means 'bed, bedding, or resting place'.

  2. The term 'bede' was also used in Old English poetry to describe a sacred or holy place.

  3. Medieval beds were often covered in furs or hides to provide warmth and insulation.

  4. In Old English poetry, a bede was a place where one could find refuge and rest, both physically and spiritually.


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  1. medieval bed: A type of bed used during the Middle Ages, typically made of wood and covered with hides or pelts.

  2. Old English poetry: A form of poetry written in Old English, the earliest recorded form of the English language.


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In medieval Europe, a bede was a type of bed often made of wood and covered with hides or pelts. It was considered a luxury item and was often used by the wealthy. In Old English poetry, a bede referred to a sacred or holy place.

How to Memorize "bede"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a medieval bed covered in hides or pelts. Imagine the luxurious feel of the material and the comfort it would provide.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bede' with the idea of a sacred or holy place. Think of a church or temple and how it is a place of peace and refuge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'B' for bed as a type of medieval bed, and 'B' for bed as a sacred place in Old English poetry.


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