orþanc

See also: orðanc

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *uzþankaz. Cognate with Old High German urdank. Equivalent to or- + þanc.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈorˌθɑnk/, [ˈorˌθɑŋk]

Noun

orþanc m

  1. original thought, creativity
  2. cunning, skill
  3. something made therewith: contrivance, invention

Declension

Adjective

orþanc

  1. creative; cunning, skillful
    • Maxims II, 1-2
      Ċeastra bēoþ feorran ġesīena, orþanc enta ġeweorc.
      Cities will be seen from afar, the cunning work of giants

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • Middle English: orthanc, orðanc

See also

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