Ælfweard
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *Albiward, from *albi (“elf”) + *ward (“guard, guardian”). Equivalent to ælf + weard. Cognate with Old High German Albwart.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈælfˌwæ͜ɑrd/, [ˈæɫvˌwæ͜ɑrˠd]
Proper noun
Ælfweard m
- a male given name
- Ælfweard of Wessex; brother of King Æþelstan of England and disputed King of Wessex.
Declension
Strong a-stem:
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Ælfweard | — |
| accusative | Ælfweard | — |
| genitive | Ælfweardes | — |
| dative | Ælfwearde | — |
References
- Electronic Sawyer S 843 (King Æthelred to St Mary's, Abingdon; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Arncott), Ælfweard is mentioned as "Ælfuueard" in the text section and the old text section.