hwierfel
Old English
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Alternative forms
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *hwirbil, from Proto-Germanic *hwirbilaz, equivalent to hweorfan + -el.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈxwi͜yr.fel/, [ˈʍi͜yrˠ.vel]
Noun
hwierfel m
- circuit, circumference; perimeter, exterior
- ring, crown
- whirl, swirl
- whirlpool, eddy
- Synonyms: edwielle, edwinde, ġeswelg, hwierfepōl, swelgendnes, swelgnes, swylt, þoden, wǣl
Declension
Strong a-stem:
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | hwierfel | hwierfelas |
| accusative | hwierfel | hwierfelas |
| genitive | hwierfeles | hwierfela |
| dative | hwierfele | hwierfelum |
Derived terms
- hwierfeldīċ (placename)
- hwierfeldūn (placename)
- hwierfelmere (placename)