hersum

English

Etymology

From Middle English obedient, devout, pious, from Old English hīersum (obedient), see below. See also hearsome.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: 'hîr sŭm

Adjective

hersum (comparative more hersum, superlative most hersum)

  1. obedient
  2. devout, pious

Derived terms

  • hersumness: obedience

References

  • Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia, hersum

Anagrams

Old English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxeːr.sum/, [ˈheːr.sum]

Adjective

hērsum

  1. Alternative form of hīersum

Declension

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