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Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *uzþankaz. Cognate with Old High German urdank. Equivalent to or- + þanc.
Pronunciation
Noun
orþanc m
- original thought, creativity
- cunning, skill
- something made therewith: contrivance, invention
Declension
Declension of orþanc (strong a-stem)
Adjective
orþanc
- 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
Declension of orþanc — Strong
Declension of orþanc — Weak
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