strengþu

Old English

Alternative forms

strengþo
strengþ

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *strangiþō, equivalent to strang +‎ -þu. Cognate with Old High German strengida.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈstreŋɡðu/

Noun

strengþu f (nominative plural strengþa)

Physical strength; power to do; force; vigour; fortitude; efficacy
Severity; violence
Moral strength; virtue

Declension

Declension of strengþu (strong ō-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	strengþ	strengþa, strengþe
accusative	strengþe	strengþa, strengþe
genitive	strengþe	strengþa
dative	strengþe	strengþum

Synonyms

afol
meaht
strengu

Descendants

Middle English: strengthe
- Scots: strenth
- English: strength

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