ladteow

Old English

Alternative forms

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

  1. leader
  2. guide
  3. general

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”)
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