rynel

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *runilaz, from Proto-Germanic *runiz (course; track). Compare Swedish rännil (runnel; runner).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈry.nel/

Noun

rynel m (nominative plural rynelas)

  1. runner; messenger; courier
  2. runnel; stream

Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative rynel rynelas
accusative rynel rynelas
genitive ryneles rynela
dative rynele rynelum

Derived terms

  • forerynel

Descendants

  • Middle English: runel, rinel, rennel