eornost

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *ernustuz. Cognate with Old High German ernust.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈe͜or.nost/, [ˈe͜orˠ.nost]

Noun

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eornost f

  1. earnestness
  2. vigour

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: eornest, ernest