forhtlic

Old English

Etymology

forht (“timid”) +‎ -līċ

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈforxt.liːt͡ʃ/, [ˈforˠxt.liːt͡ʃ]

Adverb

forhtlīċ

1. timid, trembling
2. terrible, fearful
   • late 9th century, Old English Martyrology

     sē stranga ond sē forhtlīċa wind þǣr onræsde

     the strong and fearful wind rushed upon it