hyrmann

Old English

Alternative forms

hȳrman, hȳremon

Etymology

From hȳr +‎ mann.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈxyːrˌmɑnn/, [ˈhyːrˌmɑn]

Noun

hȳrmann m (nominative plural hȳrmenn)

one who works for hire; hireling
mercenary

Declension

Declension of hyrmann (strong consonant stem)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	hȳrmann	hȳrmenn
accusative	hȳrmann	hȳrmenn
genitive	hȳrmannes	hȳrmanna
dative	hȳrmenn	hȳrmannum

Descendants

Middle English: hire man, hurmon, hirmon
- English: hireman
- Scots: hireman

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