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Middle English
Noun
wrenc
- (Early Middle English) Alternative form of wrench
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *wrankiz, from Proto-Indo-European *wreng- (“to turn”).
Pronunciation
Noun
wrenċ m
- wile, stratagem; trick, deceit
- melody, song; modulation
10th century, Exeter Book Riddle 8:Iċ þurh mūþ sprece mongum reordum, wrenċum singe, wrixle ġeneahhe hēafodwōþe,…- I speak with many voices through mouth, sing melodies, change abundantly my main song,…
Declension
Declension of wrenċ (strong a-stem)
Descendants