wlanc

Old English
FWOTD – 14 September 2013

Alternative forms
  • ƿlanc

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *wlankaz (“grown-up”). Cognate with Old Saxon wlank

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /wlɑŋk/

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.

Noun

wlanc n

  1. pride

References
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