glof

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *galōfô, equivalent to ġe- +‎ lōf (“palm of the hand”). Compare Old Norse glófi.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡloːf/

Noun

glōf f (nominative plural glōfan)

  1. A glove.

Usage notes
  • In the plural, the weak form glōfan is generally used.

Descendants
  • Middle English: glofe, glove
    • English: glove
    • Scots: gluve, gluive
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