ladteow

Old English

Alternative forms

lādþēow, lattēow

Etymology

From earlier lādþēow, equivalent to lād (“leading”) +‎ þēow (“servant”). The original form appears on occasion. Compare Old Norse leiðtogi (“guide”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈlɑːdˌte͜oːw/

Noun

lādtēow m

Declension

Declension of ladteow (strong a-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	lādtēow	lādtēowas
accusative	lādtēow	lādtēowas
genitive	lādtēowes	lādtēowa
dative	lādtēowe	lādtēowum

Derived terms

lādtēowdōm m (“leadership, guidance”)
underlādtēow m (“subordinate ruler”)