þroht

Old English

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈθroht/, [ˈθroxt]

Etymology 1

From Proto-Germanic *þruhtaz (“relentless, oppressive”).

Adjective

þroht

  1. oppressive; grievous

Etymology 2

From Proto-Germanic *þruhtuz (“strength, perseverance”). Cognate with Old Norse þróttr (“strength, might, valour, fortitude”).

Noun

þroht m

  1. oppression; affliction; hardship
Declension
Declension of þroht (strong a-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative þroht þrohtas
accusative þroht þrohtas
genitive þrohtes þrohta
dative þrohte þrohtum
  • þrehtiġ
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