efnlicnes

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Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

efnlīċ +‎ -nes

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈefnˌliːk.nes/, [ˈevnˌliːk.nes]

Noun[edit]

efnlīcnes f

  1. equality
    • c. 897, Alfred the Great, translation of Pope Gregory's Pastoral Care
      Hīe healdaþ mā ġeferrǣdenne and efnlīcnesse þonne ealdordōm.
      They observe companionship and equality more than authority.

Declension[edit]