Ecgferþ

Old English

Alternative Forms

• Ecgfred

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈejj.ferθ/, [ˈed͡ʒ.verˠθ]

Proper noun

Eċġferþ m

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