domgeorn

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Old English

Etymology

From dōm (fame, justice) +‎ ġeorn (eager).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːmˌje͜orn/,

Adjective

dōmġeorn

  1. eager for fame, for justice
    • 10th century, The Wanderer:
      Forðon dōmġeorne · drēoriġne oft
      in hyra brēostcofan · bindað fæste;
      Therefore, eager for glory men oft bind tightly in their breast-chambers the sad one.
  2. ambitious, virtuous

Declension

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