Norþweg
Old English
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Etymology
Originally a calque of Old Norse Norvegr ~ Norðvegr. Equivalent to norþ (“north”) + weġ (“way”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈnorθˌwej/, [ˈnorˠðˌwej]
Usage notes
- Sometimes used in the plural, with no change in meaning.
Declension
Declension of Norþweg (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
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| nominative | Norþweġ | Norþwegas |
| accusative | Norþweġ | Norþwegas |
| genitive | Norþweġes | Norþwega |
| dative | Norþweġe | Norþwegum |
Descendants
- English: Norway
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