Old English · noun
freomann
Normalised frēomann
- Part of speech
- noun, masculine
- Declension
- strong consonant stem
- IPA
- /ˈfre͜oːˌmɑnn/[ˈfre͜oːˌmɑn]
- Syllables
- ˈfre͜oː · ˌmɑnn (2 syllables)
- Modern English
- freemanenslaved
Meaning
-
freeman (someone not enslaved)
Ġif frēomann cyninge stele, IX ġylde forġylde.
If a freeman steals from the king, he shall pay a fine of nine [shillings].
Laws of King Æthelberht
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | frēomann | frēomenn |
| Accusative | frēomann | frēomenn |
| Genitive | frēomannes | frēomanna |
| Dative | frēomenn | frēomannum |
All forms (5)
Etymology
From frēo (“free”) + mann (“person, man”)
Descendants
freeman
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