æcermann

Old English

Alternative forms

• æcerman

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *akramann-, equivalent to æcer (“field”) +‎ mann (“man”). Cognate with German Ackermann (“plowman”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæ.kerˌmɑnn/, [ˈæ.kerˌmɑn]

Noun

æcermann m

1. farmer

   Synonym: æcerċeorl

Declension

Strong consonant stem:

	singular	plural
nominative	æcermann	æcermenn
accusative	æcermann	æcermenn
genitive	æcermannes	æcermanna
dative	æcermenn	æcermannum

Descendants

• Middle English: akerman, acreman
  • English: acreman