wlencu

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Equivalent to wlanc +‎ -u.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwlen.ku/, [ˈwleŋ.ku]

Noun

wlencu f

  1. pride, high spirit
  2. (negative) prideful behavior, such as arrogance, haughtiness, insolence, etc
  3. (positive) proud condition, such as greatness, pomp, splendor, etc

Conjugation

Strong ō-stem:

singular plural
nominative wlencu wlenca, wlence
accusative wlence wlenca, wlence
genitive wlence wlenca
dative wlence wlencum

Derived terms

  • goldwlencu (“gold ornament”)
  • oferwlencu (“ostentation”)
  • weoroldwlencu (“worldly pomp or pride”)

References

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