Old English · noun
heofonduguþ
- Part of speech
- noun, feminine
- Declension
- strong ō-stem
- IPA
- /ˈxe͜o.fon.du.ɡuθ/[ˈhe͜o.von.du.ɣuθ]
- Syllables
- ˈxe͜o · fon · du · ɡuθ (4 syllables)
- Modern English
- angels
Meaning
-
heavenly host, angels
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | heofonduguþ | heofonduguþaheofonduguþe |
| Accusative | heofonduguþe | heofonduguþaheofonduguþe |
| Genitive | heofonduguþe | heofonduguþa |
| Dative | heofonduguþe | heofonduguþum |
All forms (4)
Etymology
Kenning of heofon (“heaven”) + duguþ (“host”).
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