strengþu
Old English
Alternative forms
- strengþo
- strengþ
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *strangiþō, equivalent to strang + -þu. Cognate with Old High German strengida.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈstreŋɡðu/
Noun
strengþu f (nominative plural strengþa)
- Physical strength; power to do; force; vigour; fortitude; efficacy
- Severity; violence
- Moral strength; virtue
Declension
Declension of strengþu (strong ō-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | strengþ | strengþa, strengþe |
| accusative | strengþe | strengþa, strengþe |
| genitive | strengþe | strengþa |
| dative | strengþe | strengþum |
Synonyms
- afol
- meaht
- strengu
Descendants
- Middle English: strengthe
- Scots: strenth
- English: strength