Old English

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Etymology

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From wealh (foreigner, slave, Celt) +‎ þēow (servant).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈwæ͜ɑlxˌθe͜oːw/, [ˈwæ͜ɑɫxˌθe͜oːw]

Proper noun

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Wealhþēow f

  1. a Danish queen in the epic poem Beowulf

Declension

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Dative singular Wealhþēon.

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