æfdyne
Old English
Etymology
From æf- + dȳne.
Noun
æfdȳne m
- a descent, decline, or downward slope
Declension
Declension of æfdyne (strong ja-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | æfdȳne | æfdȳnas |
| accusative | æfdȳne | æfdȳnas |
| genitive | æfdȳnes | æfdȳna |
| dative | æfdȳne | æfdȳnum |
Antonyms
- upāstigennes f (“an ascent”)
Synonyms
- æfdæl n (“a descent”)
Related terms
- dūn f (“a hill, mountain, or down”)
References
- Bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary