† alˈmightin, n. and a. Obs.
Also 2 almihtin, 3 almihten, -miȝtin, -mightin, -mightten.
[variant of almighty, with a termination imitating that of Drihtin, drihten, Lord.]
An ancient form of almighty, used subst. as a title of the Deity, in apposition to God; also alone.
| c 1175 Lamb. Hom. 23 God almihtines milce. Ibid. 137 Ure lauerd God almihten. Ibid. 99 Þe almihtin feder and þe sune. 1205 Lay. 16783 For luue of god almihten [1250 al mihti]. c 1250 Gen. & Ex. 9 Ðan sal him almightin luuen. |