steorrne

Middle English

Noun

steorrne (plural steorrness)

Alternative form of sterne

Usage notes

This particular spelling is unique to the Ormulum, reflecting the author's desire to standardize spelling with regards to the contemporary pronunciation.

References

“sterne (n.1)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 10 August 2018.

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