burhbot

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Equivalent to burh +‎ bōt.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈburxˌboːt/, [ˈburˠxˌboːt]

Noun

burhbōt f (nominative plural burhbōta)

  1. the repairing of fortresses, which was among the burdens on all landed property

Declension

Strong ō-stem:

singular plural
nominative burhbōt burhbōta, burhbōte
accusative burhbōte burhbōta, burhbōte
genitive burhbōte burhbōta
dative burhbōte burhbōtum

References

  • Joseph Bosworth, edited by T. Northcote Toller, An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1882
  • T. Northcote Toller, An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary: Supplement, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1921