heafodsynn

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Old English

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Etymology

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From hēafod- +‎ synn. Cognate with Old High German houbitsunta.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑː.fodˌsynn/, [ˈhæ͜ɑː.vodˌsyn]

Noun

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hēafodsynn f

  1. deadly sin: cardinal sin, mortal sin
  2. main sin

Declension

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Declension of hēafodsynn (strong ō-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative hēafodsynn hēafodsynna, hēafodsynne
accusative hēafodsynne hēafodsynna, hēafodsynne
genitive hēafodsynne hēafodsynna
dative hēafodsynne hēafodsynnum

Descendants

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  • Middle English: heed sinne
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