carc

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Old English

Etymology

Origin uncertain. Possibly from an earlier *caruc, equivalent to caru +‎ -oc.

Pronunciation

Noun

carc m

  1. care, worry

Usage notes

  • The precise gender is uncertain. It is assumed masculine due to etymology and to -oc, which is masculine.

Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative carc carcas
accusative carc carcas
genitive carces carca
dative carce carcum

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Middle English: cark, kark (anxiety, worry)