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Ecgferþ

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Old English

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Alternative Forms

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Etymology

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From eċġ (edge, blade) +‎ ferhþ (life, soul). First attested in 808, substituted for Eċġfriþ in historical records from late 9th C.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ˈejj.ferθ/, [ˈed͡ʒ.verˠθ]

Proper noun

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Eċġferþ m

  1. a male given name [16th April 808]
  2. Alternative form of Eċġfriþ [c.890]