ladteow
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Old English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From earlier lādþēow, equivalent to lād (“leading”) + þēow (“servant”). The original form appears on occasion. Compare Old Norse leiðtogi (“guide”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
lādtēow m
Declension[edit]
Declension of ladteow (strong a-stem)
Derived terms[edit]
- lādtēowdōm m (“leadership, guidance”)
- underlādtēow m (“subordinate ruler”)