eorcnan
Old English edit
Etymology edit
From Proto-Germanic *erknaz, cognate with Old High German erchan. Attested only in composition.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
eorcnan
- precious, noble, true(?)
Declension edit
Declension of eorcnan — Strong
Declension of eorcnan — Weak
Derived terms edit
- eorcnanstan (“precious stone”)
- erce (?)
- Eorconbeorht (personal name)
- Eorcenbald (male given name, see Archibald)
- Eorcenweald (personal name)
- Eorcenberht (personal name)
Descendants edit
- English: Arkendale (toponym)