wicing
Old English
Alternative forms
- wīġċing, ƿīcing
Etymology
Probably from Old Norse víkingr (“a freebooter, rover, pirate”), itself is from Old Norse vík (“inlet, cove, fjord”) + -ingr (“one belonging to”, “one who frequents”). Compare Old Frisian wīking, wītsing, wīzing, wīsing (“pirate, viking”). Thus, “one from or who frequents the sea’s inlets”.
The Old English or Anglo-Frisian form, existing therein since at least the eighth century, could also have been derived from or influenced by wīċ (“camp”), on account of the temporary encampments which were often a prominent feature of the Vikings’ raids.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈwiːkiŋɡ/, /ˈwiːt͡ʃiŋɡ/
Inflection 1
Declension of wicing (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | wīcing | wīcingas |
| accusative | wīcing | wīcingas |
| genitive | wīcinges | wīcinga |
| dative | wīcinge | wīcingum |
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