cildclaþ
Old English
Etymology
Composed of ċild (“baby”) + clāþ (“cloth”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃildˌklɑːθ/, [ˈt͡ʃiɫdˌklɑːθ]
Noun
ċildclāþ m
- swaddling cloth; (in the plural), swaddling clothes
Usage notes
- Only attested in the plural (4x), though this could be a coincidence.
Declension
Declension of cildclaþ (strong a-stem)
Case | Singular | Plural |
---|---|---|
nominative | ċildclāþ | ċildclāþas |
accusative | ċildclāþ | ċildclāþas |
genitive | ċildclāþes | ċildclāþa |
dative | ċildclāþe | ċildclāþum |