cealc
Old English
Alternative forms
- cealk
Etymology
West Proto-Germanic, from (oblique form of) Latin calx (“limestone, mortar”), from Ancient Greek χάλιξ (khálix, “pebble”). Cognate with Old Saxon calc (Dutch kalk), Old High German chalch (German Kalch).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /t͡ʃæɑ̯lk/, [t͡ʃæɑ̯ɫk]
Declension
Declension of cealc (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | ċealc | ċealcas |
| accusative | ċealc | ċealcas |
| genitive | ċealces | ċealca |
| dative | ċealce | ċealcum |
Derived terms
- niwcilct
- cealcstan
Descendants
- English: chalk
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