hamora laf
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Old English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From the genitive plural of hamor (“hammer”) + lāf (“remains, legacy”), in reference to the manner in which swords are made.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]- sword
- Bordweal clufan, hēowan heaþolinde hamora lāfan. ― They clove the shield-wall, hewed linden shields with swords. (Battle of Brunanburh)
Declension
[edit]Declension of hamora laf (strong ō-stem)