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
- leader
- guide
- general
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
- Themestocles hātte Atheniesa lādtēow
- The Athenian general was called Themistocles
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
Declension
[edit]Declension of lādtēow (strong a-stem)
Derived terms
[edit]- lādtēowdōm m (“leadership, guidance”)
- underlādtēow m (“subordinate ruler”)