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ladteow

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From earlier lādþēow, equivalent to lād (leading) +‎ þēow (servant). The original form appears on occasion. Compare Old Norse leiðtogi (guide).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑːdˌte͜oːw/

Noun

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lādtēow m

  1. leader
  2. guide
  3. general
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      Themestocles hātte Atheniesa lādtēow
      The Athenian general was called Themistocles

Declension

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Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative lādtēow lādtēowas
accusative lādtēow lādtēowas
genitive lādtēowes lādtēowa
dative lādtēowe lādtēowum

Derived terms

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