frumsceaft

Old English

Etymology

From fruma +‎ sċeaft.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfrum.ʃæ͜ɑft/

Noun

frumsċeaft m (nominative plural frumsċeaftu)

1. creation (abstract concept or created thing)
2. origin, original place or state
   • Beowulf

     sægde sé þe cúþe / frumsceaft fíra feorran reccan.

     he said that he was able to tell from the old earthman's beginnings.