ealdormann
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Old English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Compound of ealdor (“elder, leader”) + mann (“man”). Cognate with Swedish ålderman (“(archaic) elder; spokesman, representative (of a tribe or family)”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
ealdormann m
Usage notes[edit]
- Used to indicate various occupations in various contexts (both secular and ecclesiastical) in the Old English corpus, but generally has a meaning of “leader”, “master” or “judge”.
Declension[edit]
Declension of ealdormann (strong consonant stem)
Case | Singular | Plural |
---|---|---|
nominative | ealdormann | ealdormenn |
accusative | ealdormann | ealdormenn |
genitive | ealdormannes | ealdormanna |
dative | ealdormenn | ealdormannum |