gefriþian
gefriþian is an Old English verb. It is derived from the noun friþ, meaning peace or protection. The verb generally translates to "to protect," "to defend," or "to make peace." It carries a sense of maintaining or establishing a state of security and harmony.
In various Old English texts, gefriþian appears in contexts related to the protection of people, lands, or
The word's etymology connects it to a broader Germanic root related to peace and security, evident in