Etymology

Hrothgar

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Today it means: A semi-legendary Danish king living around the early sixth century CE. Full definition →

Old English Hrōþgar
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  1. Old English · learned borrowing fromHrōþgar
  2. English todayHrothgar

Learned borrowing from Old English Hrōþgar. The expected form would be English Rothger. Compare English auger.

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