loved.comp.n.nom

lēofra

loved.comp

Lemma: lēof "loved" (oe-adj-comparative)

Inflected forms

lēofre "loved.comp.n.nom" (oe-adj-strong-nom-sg-n)

lēof

ADJ

LIEF, desirable, pleasant, acceptable, loved, beloved, dear; used substantively, one who is dear, a friend, loved one

Source: https://bosworthtoller.com/21430

Attested in Aelfric's Colloquy 1 (lēofre)

originates from: PGmc *leuba- "dear, beloved" (leuba- > leuβ > lēoβ > lēof) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:332)

Inflected forms

lēofra "loved.comp" (oe-adj-comparative)

Paradigms