ladteow
Old English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From earlier lādþēow, equivalent to lād (“leading”) + þēow (“servant”). The original form appears on occasion. Compare Old Norse leiðtogi (“guide”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
lādtēow m
Declension edit
Declension of ladteow (strong a-stem)
Derived terms edit
- lādtēowdōm m (“leadership, guidance”)
- underlādtēow m (“subordinate ruler”)