gimstan
Old English
Alternative forms
- ġymstān
Etymology
From ġimm + stān. Compare Icelandic gimstein.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈjimˌstɑːn/
Noun
ġimstān m (nominative plural ġimstānas)
- A jewel; gem; precious stone; gemstone
Inflection
Declension of gimstan (strong a-stem)
Case | Singular | Plural |
---|---|---|
nominative | ġimstān | ġimstānas |
accusative | ġimstān | ġimstānas |
genitive | ġimstānes | ġimstāna |
dative | ġimstāne | ġimstānum |
Descendants
- Middle English: ȝimstan, ȝymstan, ȝimston, ȝemston, ymston
- English: gemstone
- Scots: gemstane