bæd hine blīðne [136, 7] = bade him be blithe.

bindan (110]), bind.

bīo, see bēo (imperative sing.).

bisceop (biscep), m., bishop [Lat. episcopus].

bisceop-stōl, m., episcopal seat, bishopric.

bisigu, f., business, occupation; dat. pl., bisgum.

bītan (102]), bite, cut.

biwrāh, see bewrēon.

blǣd, m., glory, prosperity [blāwan = blow, inflate].

Blēcinga-ēg, f., Blekingen.