husc

Old English

Alternative forms

hūsċ, hux, hucs

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *huską, *huskaz. Cognate with Old Saxon hosk, Old Dutch hosk, Old High German hosc, hosk.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /xuʃ/, [huʃ]

Noun

husċ n.

insult; scorn; scoffing; mockery

Declension

Declension of husc (strong a-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	husċ	husċ
accusative	husċ	husċ
genitive	husċes	husċa
dative	husċe	husċum

Related terms

hosp
hysċan

Descendants

⇒ Middle English: houshen

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