dolgielp

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Old English

Etymology

From dol (“foolish”) +‎ ġielp (“boast”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdolˌji͜ylp/, [ˈdolˌji͜yɫp]

Noun

dolġielp m

1. (hapax) foolish pride, vainglory
   • Beowulf, 509

     ond for dolġielpe on dēop wæter aldrum nēþdon

     for foolish pride you ventured into deep water.

Declension

Declension of dolgielp (strong a-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	dolġielp	dolġielpas
accusative	dolġielp	dolġielpas
genitive	dolġielpes	dolġielpa
dative	dolġielpe	dolġielpum