anræd

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *ainarēdaz. Equivalent to ān (“one”) +‎ rǣd (“counsel”). Cognate with Old High German einrāti and Old Norse einráðr.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑːnˌræːd/

Adjective

ānrǣd

  1. one-minded, unanimous, agreed
  2. persevering, resolute
  3. prompt, vehement

Declension

Derived terms

  • ānrǣdlīċ (“unhesitating, decided”)
  • ānrǣdlīċe (“unanimously, resolutely, constantly”)
  • ānrǣdnes (“unanimity, concord, agreement, constancy, steadfastness, diligence, earnestness”)
  • twirǣde (“uncertain, undecided, irresolute”)

Descendants

  • Middle English: ānrēd

References

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