sigor
Old English
Alternative forms
- sygor
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *segaz (“victory”), from Proto-Indo-European *segʰ-, *segʰe-, *sghē- (“to hold”). Akin to Old Norse sigr (“victory”), Old English siġe (“victory”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsiɣor/
Noun
sigor m (nominative plural sigoras)
- victory, triumph, success
- Sigor eft áhwearf of norþmonna níðgeteóne, æsctír wera. — Victory after turning back the attack of the Northmen, battle-glory of the troop.
Declension
Declension of sigor (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | sigor | sigoras |
| accusative | sigor | sigoras |
| genitive | sigores | sigora |
| dative | sigore | sigorum |
Synonyms
- sige