wlanc

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *wlank (grown-up).

Pronunciation

Adjective

wlanc

  1. proud, boastful
    • Cotton MS Tiberus B.i, Maxims II
      Draca sceal on hlæwe,
      frod, frætwum wlanc.
      The dragon shall be on the barrow,
      old and proud of treasure.

Declension

Descendants

  • Middle English: wlonk, wlanck, wlank, wlonc, wlong

Noun

wlanc n

  1. pride

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