hæftling
Old English
Etymology
From hæft + -ling. Compare German Häftling.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhæftliŋɡ/
Noun
hæftling m (nominative plural hæftling)
- captive
- ðá áxode se ealdorman ðone hæftling hwæðer hé þurh drýcræft his bendas tóbrǽce
- then the alderman asked the captive whether he broke his bonds by witchcraft
Declension
Declension of hæftling (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | hæftling | hæftlingas |
| accusative | hæftling | hæftlingas |
| genitive | hæftlinges | hæftlinga |
| dative | hæftlinge | hæftlingum |
Derived terms
- hellehæftling