However, it's important to note that the word "mān" in Old English had a different meaning than the word "mean" in Modern English. "Mān" could refer to:
* Sin, evil, or wickedness: This is its most common meaning.
* Injury, harm, or trouble: For example, a person might be said to have "mān" upon them if they were sick or injured.
* Fault or blame: "Mān" could also be used to refer to a person's fault or guilt in a situation.
Examples:
* "He was filled with mān and wickedness." (He was filled with sin and wickedness)
* "The land was plagued with mān after the war." (The land was plagued with trouble after the war)
* "The king declared that the mān was on the traitor." (The king declared that the blame was on the traitor)
To fully understand how "mān" was used in Old English, it's important to consider the specific context in which it appears.
Modern English word "mean":
The modern English word "mean" is derived from a different Old English word, "gemǣne." This word meant "common" or "shared" and was related to the idea of "middle" or "average."