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-laf

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Old English

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *laibō. More at Proto-Germanic *Anulaibaz.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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-lāf m

  1. (only in given names) The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:
    1. legacy, heir
    2. legate, commander

Declension

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Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative -lāf
accusative -lāf
genitive -lāfes
dative -lāfe

Derived terms

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