-hliepe

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Old English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *-hlaupijaz (running), used to form adjectives, derived from Proto-Germanic *hlaupaną from Proto-Indo-European *klewb- (to spring, stumble). Cognate with Old Saxon -lōpi and Old Norse -hleypr. More at hlēapan.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /xli͜yː.pe/, [l̥i͜yː.pe]

Adjective[edit]

-hlīepe

Forms adjectives from certain nouns. Often drops the initial h-, taking the form -līepe.

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