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How do you say the in old English?

The word "the" in Old English is "þe" or "se".

* þe was the most common form, used in both singular and plural contexts.

* se was used primarily for the masculine singular form, though it could sometimes be used in plural contexts as well.

It's important to note that Old English pronunciation differed significantly from modern English. The "þ" sound, represented by the "th" in "the", was pronounced with a different sound than the "th" in "thin" or "this".

Here are some examples:

* þe cyning (the king)

* þe wif (the woman)

* se man (the man)

* þe geferan (the companions)

Let me know if you have any other Old English words you want to translate!

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