Ecgwine
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *Aggjuwini, from *aggju (“edge”) + *wini (“friend”). Equivalent to eċġ + wine. Cognate with Old High German Ecquin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈejjˌwi.ne/, [ˈed͡ʒˌwi.ne]
Proper noun
Eċġwine m
- a male given name
Declension
Strong i-stem:
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Eċġwine | — |
| accusative | Eċġwine | — |
| genitive | Eċġwines | — |
| dative | Eċġwine | — |
References
- [1] Electronic Sawyer S 1250 ( Statement by Ecgwine, bishop of the Hwicce, of the lands he acquired for the minster at Evesham, including the minster at Fladbury, Worcs. [obtained from King Æthelred (of Mercia) in exchange for the minster at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwicks.; 20 hides (mansae) at Twyford, Worcs. ][granted by Osward, Æthelred's brother]; 84 hides on both banks of the river Avon [granted by Cenred, king of Mercia; 8 hides [granted by Æthelric, adolescens]; and land at the following places: Evesham, Bengeworth, Hampton, Lenchwick, Mortun (probably for Norton), Offenham, Littleton, 'the other Littleton', Badsey, Wickhamford, Church Honeybourne, Bretforton, all in Worcs.; Willersey, Gloucs.; Weethley, Sambourne, Kinwarton, Salford Priors and Abbots Salford, Warwicks.; Ombersley, Oldberrow, Abbots Morton, Worcs.; Bourton-on-the-Water, Maugersbury, Adlestrop, (Lower) Swell, Gloucs.; Mappleborough, Warwicks.; and Childswickham, Worcs.)], Ecgwine is mentioned as "Ecguuinus" in the old text section.