Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English hǣþendōm; equivalent to hethen (heathen) +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːðəndoːm/, /ˈhɛːðəndɔm/

Noun

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hæthendom

  1. (rare) heathenry, paganism
  2. (rare) Pagan doctrine or habits

Descendants

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  • English: heathendom (potentially borrowed or a new formation)

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