-laf

Old English

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *laibō. More at Proto-Germanic *Anulaibaz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɑːf/

Noun

-lāf m

  1. (only in given names) The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:
    1. legacy, heir
    2. legate, commander

Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative -lāf —
accusative -lāf —
genitive -lāfes —
dative -lāfe —

Derived terms

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