ofermettu

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From pre-Old English *obærmōdiþu, equivalent to ofermōd +‎ -þu.

Pronunciation

Noun

ofermettu f

  1. pride
    Synonym: prȳde

Usage notes

  • Most often used in the plural, with no change in meaning.
  • The words for "proud" and "pride" are different depending on dialect. In Early West Saxon, "proud" is ofermōd and "pride" is ofermettu. Late West Saxon, starting in the mid-10th century, prefers mōdiġ and mōdiġnes. The Anglian dialects use oferhyġdiġ and oferhyġd.

Declension

Strong ō-stem:

singular plural
nominative ofermettu ofermetta, ofermette
accusative ofermette ofermetta, ofermette
genitive ofermette ofermetta
dative ofermette ofermettum