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Etymology edit

From Middle English obedient, devout, pious, from Old English hīersum (obedient), see below. See also hearsome.

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Adjective edit

hersum (comparative more hersum, superlative most hersum)

  1. obedient
  2. devout, pious

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References edit

  • Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia, hersum

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Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈxeːr.sum/, [ˈheːr.sum]

Adjective edit

hērsum

  1. Alternative form of hīersum

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