ofermettu
Old English
Alternative forms
- ofermētto, ofermētu, ofermēto
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈo.ferˌmeːt.tu/, [ˈo.verˌmeːt.tu]
Noun
ofermēttu f
- pride
Usage notes
- Most often used in the plural, with no change in meaning.
- The words for "proud" and "pride" are different depending on dialect. In Early West Saxon, "proud" is ofermōd and "pride" is ofermēttu. Late West Saxon, starting in the mid-10th century, prefers mōdiġ and mōdiġnes. The Anglian dialects use oferhyġdiġ and oferhyġd.
Declension
Declension of ofermettu (strong ō-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | ofermēttu | ofermētta, ofermētte |
| accusative | ofermētte | ofermētta, ofermētte |
| genitive | ofermētte | ofermētta |
| dative | ofermētte | ofermēttum |