Norþweg

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Originally a calque of Old Norse Norvegr ~ Norðvegr. Equivalent to norþ (“north”) +‎ weġ (“way”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈnorθˌwej/, [ˈnorˠðˌwej]

Proper noun[edit]

Norþweġ m

  1. Norway

Usage notes[edit]

  • Sometimes used in the plural, with no change in meaning.

Declension[edit]

Declension of Norþweg (strong a-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative Norþweġ Norþwegas
accusative Norþweġ Norþwegas
genitive Norþweġes Norþwega
dative Norþweġe Norþwegum

Descendants[edit]

  • English: Norway
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