Re: [tied] Anglo-Saxon Wig-

From: ND
Message: 31439
Date: 2004-03-13

I'm interested in Anglo-Saxon religious vocabulary and
will sincerely appreciate guidance/input regarding the
word for "altar," namely: WIG-BED.

Bosworth & Toller tells me the first part derives from
"WIH-" which would be "idol."

Is this correct? What is the etymology for "WIG-"?
Other Germanic (and perhaps IE) cognates would be
great.

And the question that comes to mind - what is this
"WIG-" that is bedded? Or perhaps it's nothing more
than the prosaic: "idol-bed."

Cheers,
Nirmal Dass


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