Old English · noun
ealhstede
- Part of speech
- noun, masculine
- Declension
- strong i-stem
- IPA
- /ˈæ͜ɑlxˌste.de/[ˈæ͜ɑɫxˌste.de]
- Syllables
- ˈæ͜ɑlx · ˌste · de (3 syllables)
- Modern English
- sanctuarytemple
Meaning
-
a temple, sanctuary
-
a place of shelter, refuge, or protection
-
city
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ealhstede | ealhstedas |
| Accusative | ealhstede | ealhstedas |
| Genitive | ealhstedes | ealhsteda |
| Dative | ealhstede | ealhstedum |
All forms (5)
Etymology
From ealh + stede.
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