selfæta
Old English
Etymology
self (“self”) + ǣta (“eater”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈselfˌæː.tɑ/, [ˈseɫvˌæː.tɑ]
Noun
selfǣta m
- cannibal
Usage notes
The form of this word implies that “cannibalism” would be *selfǣt and “cannibalistic” would be *selfǣte, though these two terms are unattested.
Declension
Declension of selfæta (weak)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | selfǣta | selfǣtan |
| accusative | selfǣtan | selfǣtan |
| genitive | selfǣtan | selfǣtena |
| dative | selfǣtan | selfǣtum |