worþ

See also: worth, Worth, worð, and -worth

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Possibly from Proto-Germanic *wurþiz (“elevation, mound”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /worθ/, [worˠθ]

Noun

worþ f

  1. enclosure
  2. hall
  3. enclosed homestead

Usage notes

  • Appears very often in compound place names
  • A weak genitive plural worþana is singly attested.

Declension

Strong ō-stem:

singular plural
nominative worþ worþa, worþe
accusative worþe worþa, worþe
genitive worþe worþa
dative worþe worþum

References

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