Where does “feorlic” come from?
feorlic (Middle English) comes from Old English fǣrlīċ — sudden, unexpected, quick, horrible.
feorlic (Middle English): terrible, marvellous, wonderful
Definitions
- terrible, marvellous, wonderful
Ancestry of “feorlic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | fǣrlīċ | sudden, unexpected, quick, horrible |