Ecgheard

Old English

Etymology

From eċġ (“edge (of a weapon)”) and heard (“hard, firm, brave”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈejjˌxæ͜ɑrd/, [ˈed͡ʒˌhæ͜ɑrˠd]

Proper noun

Eċġheard m

1. a male given name

References

• Electronic Sawyer S 1433 (Record of the settlement of a dispute between Heahberht, bishop, and the familia at Berkeley, Gloucs., concerning land at Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucs.), Ecgheard is mentioned as "Ecgheard" in the old text section.