lufsum

Middle English

Adjective

lufsum

  1. (Early Middle English) alternative form of lovesom

Old English

Etymology

From lufu +‎ -sum. Piecewise doublet of lofsum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈluf.sum/

Adjective

lufsum

  1. loving, amiable, pleasant, lovable
    • Lufsum and líðe leófum monnum
      amiable and kind to the men that are dear to him
      (Exon. 21 a; Th. 57, 5; Cri. 914: 96 a; Th. 357, 21; Pa. 32.)

Declension

Derived terms

  • lufsumlīċ (agreeable, pleasant)
  • lufsumlīċe (kindly, graciously)
  • lufsumnes (pleasantness, kindness)

Descendants