The Old English <italic>Fates of the Apostles</italic>: A Note on <italic>lēofe on līfe</italic>, l. 6a.

This article discusses the meaning of the Old English adjective &quot;lēofe&quot; in the context of the poem &quot;The Fates of the Apostles.&quot; The author explores various translations of the term, including &quot;beloved,&quot; &quot;dear,&quot; and &quot;loyal.&quot; The article argues that &quot;loyal&quot; is a more suitable translation, suggesting that the Apostles were faithful to Christ during their lives. The author also examines other Old English texts to support this interpretation. [Extracted from the article]