stranc

stranc

Old Dutch

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *strang, from Proto-Germanic *strangaz.

Adjective

stranc

  1. strong, powerful

Inflection

Declension of stranc (a-stem)
strong declension
case masculine feminine neuter plural
nominative stranc stranc stranc stranga, strange
accusative strangan, strangen stranga stranc stranga, strange
genitive stranges strangero stranges strangero
dative strangin, strangemo strangero strangin, strangemo strangon
weak declension
case masculine feminine neuter plural
nominative strango stranga stranga strangon
accusative strangon strangon stranga strangon
genitive strangin strangon strangin strangono
dative strangin strangon strangin strangon
  • *strengi

Descendants

  • Middle Dutch: stranc, strange

References

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Pronunciation

Noun

stranc f (plural stranciau, not mutable)

  1. trick, prank
    Synonyms: tric, cast, ystryw, jôc
  2. (usually in the plural) hysterics, tantrum
    Synonyms: sterics, pwl (o dymer)

Derived terms

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “stranc”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “stranc”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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