æcermann

Old English

Alternative forms

æcerman

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *akramann-, equivalent to æcer (“field”) +‎ mann (“man”). Cognate with German Ackermann (“plowman”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈæ.kerˌmɑnn/, [ˈæ.kerˌmɑn]

Noun

æcermann m

farmer
Synonym: æcerċeorl

Declension

Declension of æcermann (strong consonant stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	æcermann	æcermenn
accusative	æcermann	æcermenn
genitive	æcermannes	æcermanna
dative	æcermenn	æcermannum

Descendants

Middle English: akerman, acreman
- English: acreman

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