forhta

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Old English

Pronunciation

Adjective

forhta

  1. inflection of forht:
    1. strong nominative/accusative feminine plural
    2. weak nominative masculine singular

Old High German

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *forhtu, from Proto-Germanic *furhtō; related to *furhtį̄, whence Old English fyrhtu, English fright.

Noun

forhta f

  1. fear, fright, dread

Descendants

  • Middle High German: vorhte, vorht