wrenc
Old English
Alternative forms
- ƿrenċ
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *wrankiz, from Proto-Indo-European *wreng- (“to turn”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈwrent͡ʃ/
Noun
wrenċ m
- wile, strategem; trick, deceit
- melody, song; modulation
Declension
Declension of wrenc (strong a-stem)
Case | Singular | Plural |
---|---|---|
nominative | wrenċ | wrenċas |
accusative | wrenċ | wrenċas |
genitive | wrenċes | wrenċa |
dative | wrenċe | wrenċum |
Related terms
- wrenċan
Descendants
- Middle English: wrench
- English: wrench