Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English landfolc; equivalent to lond +‎ folk.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔndˌfɔlk/, /ˈlɔːndˌfɔlk/, /ˈlandˌfɔlk/

Noun

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lond folk (uncountable)

  1. nation (people of a country)

Descendants

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  • English: landfolk (calque)

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