idelhed

Middle English

Etymology

From ydel +‎ -hede.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈiːdəlheːd/

Noun

idelhed (uncountable)

  1. (hapax legomenon) idleness, inactivity

Usage notes

The pronunciation with /eː/ is guaranteed by a rhyme with leod; this probably represents a dialectal pronunciation of the suffix -hede that existed besides the more usual pronunciation in /ɛː/.

Descendants

  • >? English: idlehead (obsolete)
    • ⇒? English: idlehood
      • → Scots: ydelheid (calque)

References

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