See wyrcan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"ipa": "/ˈwyr.t͡ʃɑn/"
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"ipa": "[ˈwyrˠ.t͡ʃɑn]"
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"Old English terms inherited from Proto-West Germanic",
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"past",
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"text": "The Dialogues of Solomon and Saturn\nSaga mē, hū lange worhte man Noes earce?",
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"english": "Mix well-ground mint with honey, make it into a little ball, have it swallowed.",
"text": "9th century, Bald's Leechbook vol. I\nMintan wel ġetrifulode menġ wiþ huniġ, wyrċ tō lȳtlum clīewene, lǣt forswelgan.",
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"ipa": "[ˈwyrˠ.t͡ʃɑn]"
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