holoc

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-West Germanic *holhuk, *hulhic, from Proto-Germanic *hulhukaz (“something hollow or hollowed out, cavity”), equivalent to holh +‎ -oc.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈxo.lok/, [ˈho.lok]

Noun[edit]

holoc m or n

  1. Alternative form of holc (“hollow, cavity”)

Usage notes[edit]

  • The precise gender is unknown, though based on attestations it is either masculine or neuter.

Declension[edit]

Masculine:

Declension of holoc (strong a-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative holoc holocas
accusative holoc holocas
genitive holoces holoca
dative holoce holocum

Neuter:

Declension of holoc (strong a-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative holoc holoc
accusative holoc holoc
genitive holoces holoca
dative holoce holocum
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