Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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efnlīċ +‎ -nes

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈefnˌliːk.nes/, [ˈevnˌliːk.nes]

Noun

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efnlīcnes f

  1. equality
    • c. 897, Alfred the Great, translation of Pope Gregory's Pastoral Care
      Hīe healdaþ mā ġeferrǣdenne and efnlīcnesse þonne ealdordōm.
      They observe companionship and equality more than authority.

Declension

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