æcermann

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Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *akramann-, equivalent to æcer (“field”) +‎ mann (“man”). Cognate with German Ackermann (“plowman”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈæ.kerˌmɑnn/, [ˈæ.kerˌmɑn]

Noun[edit]

æcermann m

  1. farmer
    Synonym: æcerċeorl

Declension[edit]

Declension of æcermann (strong consonant stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative æcermann æcermenn
accusative æcermann æcermenn
genitive æcermannes æcermanna
dative æcermenn æcermannum

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: akerman, acreman
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