facg

Old English

Alternative forms

• faġċ

Etymology

Unknown.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɑjj/, [fɑd͡ʒ]

Noun

faċġ ?

1. A flatfish (plaice or flounder)

Usage notes

• The gender is not known for certain, but the genitive singular form faċġes suggests that it was either masculine, neuter, or possibly both.

Descendants

• Middle English: *fagge
  • English: fadge (“flatbread”)