Old English · noun
hofe
- Part of speech
- noun, feminine
- Declension
- weak n-stem
- IPA
- /ˈxoː.fe/[ˈhoː.ve]
- Syllables
- ˈxoː · fe (2 syllables)
- Modern English
- ground-ivy
Meaning
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ground-ivy
Etymology
Of obscure origin, lacking Germanic and even Indo-European cognates. However, suggestions include: * From hebban (“to heave, raise”), referring to the plant's role in ale-brewing. * From hūfe (“hood, cap”), referring to the crown.
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