ealdormann

Old English

Etymology

From ealdor (“elder, leader”) +‎ mann (“man”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈæɑ̯ldormɑnn/, [ˈæɑ̯ɫdormɑnn]

Noun

ealdormann m

  1. A leader, ruler, prince
  2. A master, overseer
  3. A judge

Usage notes

Used to indicate various occupations in various contexts (both secular and ecclesiastical) in the Old English corpus, but generally has a meaning "leader", "master" or "judge".

Declension
Declension of ealdormann (strong consonant stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative ealdormann ealdormenn
accusative ealdormann ealdormenn
genitive ealdormannes ealdormanna
dative ealdormenn ealdormannum

Descendants
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