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sċearp

ADJ

point

Source: Ringe 2014:205, https://bosworthtoller.com/26607

originates from

PWGmc *skarp 'sharp' (skarp > skærp > skearp > sċearp) through pwgmc-to-oe

(source: Ringe 2014:205)

PGmc *skarpa- 'sharp' (skarpa- > skarp > skærp > skearp > sċearp) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:440)

Component of compounds

heorosċearp 'sword-sharp' in Exeter Book Riddle 5

Paradigms