fæger
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Old English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Proto-West Germanic *fagr, from Proto-Germanic *fagraz.
Cognate with Old Saxon fagar, Old High German fagar, Old Norse fagr, Gothic 𐍆𐌰𐌲𐍂𐍃 (fagrs).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
fæġer (comparative fæġerra, superlative fæġerost)
- beautiful
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
- ...and ðā syndon swȳþe fæġere and lustsumlīce on tō sēonne...
- ...and those are very beautiful and pleasant to look at...
- late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
- pleasant
Declension[edit]
Declension of fæġer — Strong
Declension of fæġer — Weak
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Descendants[edit]
Noun[edit]
fæġer n
Declension[edit]
Declension of fæger (strong a-stem)
Descendants[edit]
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