Francrice

Old English

Alternative forms

• Francena riċe

Etymology

From Franca (“the Franks'”) +‎ rīċe (“kingdom, realm”). Compare Dutch Frankrijk (“France”), German Frankreich (“France”), Norwegian Frankrike (“France”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfrɑnkˌriː.t͡ʃe/, [ˈfrɑŋkˌriː.t͡ʃe]

Proper noun

Francrīċe n

1. the kingdom of the Franks; France
   • late 10th century, Ælfric, Lives of Saints

     Maurus þā ferde mid miċelre blisse, and his ġeferan samod, to Francena riċe

     Maurus then went with much bliss, along with his companions, to France.

Declension

Declension of Frankrīċe (strong ja-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	Frankrīċe	Frankrīcu
accusative	Frankrīċe	Frankrīcu
genitive	Frankrīċes	Frankrīca
dative	Frankrīċe	Frankrīcum

Related terms

• Francland

Descendants

• Middle English: Francrice