hreac

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *hraukaz. Cognate with West Frisian reak, Middle Dutch rooc (Dutch rook), Old Norse hraukr.

Pronunciation

Noun

hrēac m

  1. stack, stook, rick (of stones, corn, hay etc.)

Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative hrēac hrēacas
accusative hrēac hrēacas
genitive hrēaces hrēaca
dative hrēace hrēacum

Descendants

  • Middle English: rek, reek, reke