forhta

Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈforx.tɑ/, [ˈforˠx.tɑ]

Adjective

forhta

1. inflection of forht:
   1. strong nominative/accusative feminine plural
   2. weak nominative masculine singular

Old High German

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *forhtu, from Proto-Germanic *furhtō; related to *furhtį̄, whence Old English fyrhtu, English fright.

Noun

forhta f

1. fear, fright, dread

Descendants

• Middle High German: vorhte, vorht
  • German: Furcht, (obsolete) Forcht