hyrmann

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From hȳr +‎ mann.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxyːrˌmɑnn/, [ˈhyːrˌmɑn]

Noun

hȳrmann m (nominative plural hȳrmenn)

  1. one who works for hire; hireling
  2. mercenary

Declension

Strong consonant stem:

singular plural
nominative hȳrmann hȳrmenn
accusative hȳrmann hȳrmenn
genitive hȳrmannes hȳrmanna
dative hȳrmenn hȳrmannum

Descendants

  • Middle English: hire man, hurmon, hirmon
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