selfcwalu

Old English

Alternative forms

• seolfcwalu
• selfcƿalu — wynn spelling

Etymology

From self- +‎ cwalu.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈselfˌkwɑ.lu/, [ˈseɫfˌkwɑ.lu]

Noun

selfcwalu f

1. suicide

   Ne wyrċ þū selfcwale: þē mihte hēo lator hrēowan.

   Don't commit suicide: you might regret it later.

Declension

Declension of selfcwalu (strong ō-stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	selfcwalu	selfcwala, selfcwale
accusative	selfcwale	selfcwala, selfcwale
genitive	selfcwale	selfcwala
dative	selfcwale	selfcwalum

Related terms

• selfcwala