orþanc

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See also: orðanc

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *uzþankaz. Cognate with Old High German urdank. Equivalent to or- +‎ þanc.

Pronunciation

Noun

orþanc m

  1. original thought, creativity
  2. cunning, skill
  3. something made therewith: contrivance, invention

Declension

Adjective

orþanc

  1. creative; cunning, skillful
    • Maxims II, 1-2
      Ċeastra bēoþ feorran ġesīena, orþanc enta ġeweorc.
      Cities will be seen from afar, the cunning work of giants

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Middle English: orthanc, orðanc

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