secg

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • (poetic) man, warrior, hero

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *sagjaz (retainer, warrior, follower, fighter, sedge) derived from Proto-Indo-European *sokʷ(h)- (companion).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sokʷ(h)-

Gloss

companion

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