freomann

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From frēo (“free”) +‎ mann (“person, man”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfre͜oːˌmɑnn/, [ˈfre͜oːˌmɑn]

Noun

frēomann m

  1. freeman (someone not enslaved)
    • Laws of King Æthelberht
      Ġif frēomann cyninge stele, IX ġylde forġylde.
      If a freeman steals from the king, he shall pay a fine of nine [shillings].

Declension

Strong consonant stem:

singular plural
nominative frēomann frēomenn
accusative frēomann frēomenn
genitive frēomannes frēomanna
dative frēomenn frēomannum

Descendants

  • English: freeman

References

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