sterrne
Middle English
Noun
sterrne (plural sterrness)
- Alternative form of sterne
Usage notes
This particular spelling is unique to the Ormulum, reflecting the author's desire to standardize spelling with regards to the contemporary pronunciation.
References
- “sterne (n.1)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 10 August 2018.