wlencu

Old English

Alternative forms
  • wlenco, ƿlencu

Etymology

Equivalent to wlanc +‎ -u.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈwleŋku/

Noun

wlencu f

  1. pride, high spirit
  2. (negative) prideful behavior, such as arrogance, haughtiness, insolence, etc.
  3. (positive) proud condition, such as greatness, pomp, splendor, etc.

Conjugation
Declension of wlencu (strong ō-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative wlencu wlenca, wlence
accusative wlence wlenca, wlence
genitive wlence wlenca
dative wlence wlencum

Derived terms
  • goldwlencu (“gold ornament”)
  • oferwlencu (“ostentation”)
  • weoroldwlencu (“worldly pomp or pride”)

References
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