yst
Old English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Proto-West Germanic *unsti.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]ȳst f
- storm, tempest, whirlwind, hurricane
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
- On þǣm dagum wæs Alexander ġeboren on Crēcum swa swa ān miċel ȳst cōme ofer ealne middenġeard.
- In those days Alexander [the Great] was born in Greece, like a great storm coming over all the Earth.
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
- storm surge, stormtide, rough seas, rough water
Declension
[edit]Strong i-stem:
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | ȳst | ȳste, ȳsta |
| accusative | ȳst, ȳste | ȳste, ȳsta |
| genitive | ȳste | ȳsta |
| dative | ȳste | ȳstum |