Heardred

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Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *Hardarēdaz. By surface analysis, heard (hard) +‎ rǣd (counsel). Cognate with Old Norse Harðráðr, Old Norse Harðráði.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxæ͜ɑrdˌreːd/, [ˈhæ͜ɑrˠdˌreːd]

Proper noun

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Heardrēd m

  1. a male given name
  2. Heardred; a legendary Geatish king living around the early sixth century CE.

Declension

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