Frysa
Old English
Alternative forms
- Friesa, Frisa, Fresa
Etymology
From or cognate to Old Frisian Frīsa, Frēsa. It is unclear why the vowel is short in Old English. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfry.sɑ/, [ˈfry.zɑ]
Noun
Frysa m
- a Frisian
- late 10th century, Ælfric, "Sermon on the Efficacy of the Holy Mass"
- Se ealdormann sealde hine sumum Frysan of Lundene.
- The aldorman sold him to a Frisian from London.
- late 10th century, Ælfric, "Sermon on the Efficacy of the Holy Mass"
Declension
Declension of Frysa (weak)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Frysa | Frysan |
| accusative | Frysan | Frysan |
| genitive | Frysan | Frysena |
| dative | Frysan | Frysum |
Derived terms
- Frysland
- Frysisċ
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