ladteow

Old English

Alternative forms

• lādþēow, lattēow

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”)