Guess the Word in Germanic Conlangs

[VaptuantaDoi]

I think I'd say that the difference has more to do with connotation than specificity.

Does it just mean "woman"?

Also, just to be safe/clear, this is where I'm getting the definition of the Old English word.

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[zyma]

I think I'd say that the difference has more to do with connotation than specificity.

Does it just mean "woman"?

It isn't really a neutral word, I'd say.

[VaptuantaDoi]

Does it still have a connotation of power/importance?

[zyma]

Does it still have a connotation of power/importance?

Power? Definitely. Importance? Not so much. Definitely not in a good way, at least.

[VaptuantaDoi]

Does it still have a connotation of power/importance?

Power? Definitely. Importance? Not so much. Definitely not in a good way, at least.

Maybe "witch"? Some other supernatural being?

[zyma]

Does it still have a connotation of power/importance?

Power? Definitely. Importance? Not so much. Definitely not in a good way, at least.

Maybe "witch"? Some other supernatural being?

I think "witch" will be the most helpful translation here.

[spanick]

Does it mean something like a black mass?

[zyma]

Does it mean something like a black mass?

You're not too far off, though.

[spanick]

Does it mean something like a black mass?

You're not too far off, though.

Hmm...maybe a seance or a Witch's Sabbath?

[zyma]

Does it mean something like a black mass?

You're not too far off, though.

Hmm...maybe a seance or a Witch's Sabbath?

[VaptuantaDoi]

Is it "Walpurgis Night?"

[zyma]

Is it "Walpurgis Night?"

The meaning of *unhtwǭ hasn't really shifted all that much here, if that helps.

[VaptuantaDoi]

Does it have a religious connotation at all?

[zyma]

Does it have a religious connotation at all?

It's a folkloric concept based in religion, I believe.

[zyma]

I'm not sure how helpful this will be, but as a hint, the English translation is two words.

[VaptuantaDoi]

Is it an abstract concept, or a physical object/being?

[zyma]

Is it an abstract concept, or a physical object/being?

More of an abstract concept. Definitely not anything physical.

[VaptuantaDoi]

Is it an abstract concept, or a physical object/being?

More of an abstract concept. Definitely not anything physical.

Is it an event/activity?

[zyma]

Is it an abstract concept, or a physical object/being?

More of an abstract concept. Definitely not anything physical.

Is it an event/activity?

It's associated with supernatural activity. I'm not sure if "event" is exactly how I'd describe it, but that's definitely on the right track.

[spanick]

Could we possibly get a hint?