hersum

English

Etymology

From Middle English hērsum (obedient, devout, pious), from Old English hērsum, hīersum (obedient), see below. See also hearsome.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: 'hîr sŭm

Adjective

hersum (comparative more hersum, superlative most hersum)

  1. obedient
  2. devout, pious

Derived terms

  • hersumness: obedience

References

  • Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia, hersum

Anagrams


Old English

Alternative forms

  • hēarsum, hīersum, hirsum, hȳrsum

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈheːrsum/

Adjective

hērsum

  1. obedient
    Hérsum oð tó deáðe. Obedient unto death.

Declension

  • hīersumnes, hīrsumnes, hȳrsumnes obedience
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