heafodsynn

Old English

Etymology

From hēafod- +‎ synn. Cognate with Old High German houbitsunta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑː.fodˌsynn/, [ˈhæ͜ɑː.vodˌsyn]

Noun

hēafodsynn f

  1. deadly sin: cardinal sin, mortal sin
  2. main sin

Declension

Strong ō-stem:

singular plural
nominative hēafodsynn hēafodsynna, hēafodsynne
accusative hēafodsynne hēafodsynna, hēafodsynne
genitive hēafodsynne hēafodsynna
dative hēafodsynne hēafodsynnum

Descendants

  • Middle English: heed sinne
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