æcermann

Old English

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Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *akramann-, equivalent to æcer (“field”) +‎ mann (“man”). Cognate with German Ackermann (“plowman”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæ.kerˌmɑnn/, [ˈæ.kerˌmɑn]

Noun

æcermann m

  1. farmer
    Synonym: æcerċeorl

Declension

Strong consonant stem:

singular plural
nominative æcermann æcermenn
accusative æcermann æcermenn
genitive æcermannes æcermanna
dative æcermenn æcermannum

Descendants

  • Middle English: akerman, acreman
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