wifer
Old English
Alternative forms
- wiber, ƿifer
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *wibraz (“missile”), from Proto-Indo-European *weyp-, *weyb- (“to oscillate; swing”). Cognate with Old Norse vifr (“sword”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈwiver/
Declension
Declension of wifer (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | wifer | wifras |
| accusative | wifer | wifras |
| genitive | wifres | wifra |
| dative | wifre | wifrum |
Related terms
- wifel
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