incniht

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Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *inknehtaz, equivalent to in- +‎ cniht. Cognate with Old Saxon inkneht (valet), Old High German inkneht (valet).

Pronunciation

Noun

incniht m (nominative plural incnihtas)

  1. a servant in the home; domestic servant

Declension

Descendants

  • Middle English: inkniht, inknight