Beowulf · J. Lesslie (John Lesslie) Hall translation

Note 1
XXIX. BEOWULF AND HIGELAC.

‘Meodu-scencum’ (1981) some would render ‘with mead-pourers.’ Translate then: The daughter of Hæreth went through the building accompanied by mead-pourers.

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Coursed through the building, carrying mead-cups:1

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