heafodsynn

Old English

Etymology

From hēafod- +‎ synn. Cognate with Old High German houbitsunta.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑː.fodˌsynn/, [ˈhæ͜ɑː.vodˌsyn]

Noun

hēafodsynn f

1. deadly sin: cardinal sin, mortal sin
2. main sin

Declension

Declension of heafodsynn (strong ō-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	hēafodsynn	hēafodsynna, hēafodsynne
accusative	hēafodsynne	hēafodsynna, hēafodsynne
genitive	hēafodsynne	hēafodsynna
dative	hēafodsynne	hēafodsynnum

Descendants

• Middle English: heed sinne