Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *halbanakwadaz. Composed of healf- +‎ nacod.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑlfˌnɑ.kod/, [ˈhæ͜ɑɫvˌnɑ.kod]

Adjective

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healfnacod

  1. half-naked

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: half-naked