eorcnan
Old English
editEtymology
editFrom Proto-Germanic *erknaz, cognate with Old High German erchan. Attested only in composition.
Pronunciation
editAdjective
editeorcnan
- precious, noble, true(?)
Declension
editDeclension 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)