cristenmann

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Old English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From crīsten (Christian) +‎ mann (person)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkriːs.tenˌmɑnn/, [ˈkriːs.tenˌmɑn]

Noun[edit]

crīstenmann m

  1. a Christian
    • late 9th century, Old English Martyrology
      On þā æfter twām on fēowertigum daga sum crīstenmon ātēah þā ċista up...
      And after forty-two days, a Christian pulled up the chests...

Declension[edit]