midhrif

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *midihrif, equivalent to mid- +‎ hrif (“womb, belly”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmidˌxrif/, [ˈmidˌr̥if]

Noun

midhrif n

  1. midriff, entrails, diaphragm

Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative midhrif midhrif
accusative midhrif midhrif
genitive midhrifes midhrifa
dative midhrife midhrifum
  • midhriþere

Descendants

  • Middle English: midrif

References

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