ealdormann

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of ealdor (“elder, leader”) +‎ mann (“man”). Cognate with Swedish ålderman (“(archaic) elder; spokesman, representative (of a tribe or family)”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈæ͜ɑl.dorˌmɑnn/, [ˈæ͜ɑɫ.dorˌmɑn]

Noun

ealdormann m

  1. a leader, ruler, prince
  2. a master, overseer
  3. a judge

Usage notes
  • Used to indicate various occupations in various contexts (both secular and ecclesiastical) in the Old English corpus, but generally has a meaning of “leader”, “master” or “judge”.

Declension
Declension of ealdormann (strong consonant stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative ealdormann ealdormenn
accusative ealdormann ealdormenn
genitive ealdormannes ealdormanna
dative ealdormenn ealdormannum

Descendants
  • Middle English: alderman, aldermon
  • → English: ealdorman, ealderman, eolderman (learned)
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