hofe
Old English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Of obscure origin, lacking Germanic and even Indo-European cognates. However, suggestions include:
- From hebban (“to heave, raise”), referring to the plant's role in ale-brewing.[1]
- From hūfe (“hood, cap”), referring to the crown.[2]
Noun
[edit]hōfe f (nominative plural hōfan)
Inflection
[edit]Weak n-stem:
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | hōfe | hōfan |
| accusative | hōfan | hōfan |
| genitive | hōfan | hōfena |
| dative | hōfan | hōfum |