Old English

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Etymology

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From sċīn (deceptive appearance or occurrence, spirit) +‎ lāc

Pronunciation

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Noun

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sċīnlāc n

  1. magic, sorcery
    Synonym: drycræft
  2. necromancy
  3. delusion, frenzy, rage
  4. a phantom or apparition

Declension

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Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative sċīnlāc sċīnlāc
accusative sċīnlāc sċīnlāc
genitive sċīnlāces sċīnlāca
dative sċīnlāce sċīnlācum
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