forwyrd

Old English

Etymology

From By surface analysis, for- +‎ wyrd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈforˌwyrd/, [ˈforˌwyrˠd]

Noun

forwyrd f

  1. destruction, devastation, perdition, ruin

Declension

Strong ō-stem:

singular plural
nominative forwyrd forwyrda, forwyrde
accusative forwyrde forwyrda, forwyrde
genitive forwyrde forwyrda
dative forwyrde forwyrdum

Descendants

  • Middle English: forwird

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