eorcnan

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *erknaz, cognate with Old High German erchan. Attested only in composition.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈeo̯rknɑn/, [ˈeo̯rˠknɑn]

Adjective

eorcnan

precious, noble, true(?)

Derived terms

eorcnanstan (“precious stone”)
erce (?)
Eorconbeorht (personal name)
Eorcenbald (male given name, see Archibald)

Descendants

English: Erkendale (toponym)

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