hæthendom

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English hǣþendōm; equivalent to hethen (“heathen”) +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːðəndoːm/, /ˈhɛːðəndɔm/

Noun

hæthendom

  1. (rare) heathenry, paganism
  2. (rare) Pagan doctrine or habits

Descendants

  • English: heathendom (potentially borrowed or a new formation)

References

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