ayenbite

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ayen +‎ bite, a calque of Latin remordeo (“I cause remorse”, literally “I bite back”).

Noun

ayenbite (uncountable)

  1. remorse

Descendants

  • English: agenbite
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