eornost

Old English

Alternative forms

• eornest

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *ernustuz. Cognate with Old High German ernust.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈe͜or.nost/, [ˈe͜orˠ.nost]

Noun

eornost f

1. earnestness
2. vigour

Derived terms

• eornostlīċe

Descendants

• Middle English: eornest, ernest
  • Scots: ernist, ernyst
  • English: earnest