hamora laf

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the genitive plural of hamor (“hammer”) + lāf (“remains, legacy”), in reference to the manner in which swords are made.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxɑ.mo.rɑ lɑːf/, [ˈhɑ.mo.rɑ lɑːf]

Noun

hamora laf f

  1. sword
    • Bordweal clufan, / hēowan heaþolinde · hamora lāfan. ― They clove the shield-wall, / hacked at linden shields with swords. (Battle of Brunanburh)

Declension

Strong ō-stem:

singular plural
nominative hamora lāf hamora lāfa, hamora lāfe
accusative hamora lāfe hamora lāfa, hamora lāfe
genitive hamora lāfe hamora lāfa
dative hamora lāfe hamora lāfum
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