horsc

Old Dutch

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *hursk, from Proto-Germanic *hurskaz.

Adjective

horsc

  1. intense, strong

Inflection

References

  • hursk”, in Oudnederlands Woordenboek, 2012

Old English

Etymology 1

From Proto-West Germanic *horsk, from Proto-Germanic *hurskaz (fast, quick, lively), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- (to run). Doublet of hors.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xorʃ/, [horˠʃ]

Adjective

horsċ

  1. quick, ready, active, valiant
  2. wise, sagacious, sharp, quick-witted
Declension
Derived terms

References

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xorsk/, [horˠsk]

Adjective

horsc

  1. foul, dirty
Declension

References