Old English

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Etymology

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From heorþ (hearth) +‎ ġenēat (companion).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxe͜orθ.jeˌnæ͜ɑːt/, [ˈhe͜orˠð.jeˌnæ͜ɑːt]

Noun

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heorþġenēat m (nominative plural heorþġenēatas)

  1. (poetic) hearth-companion; retainer (member of retinue)

Declension

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