Old English

Alternative forms

• gnæt, gneat

Noun

gnætt m ‎(nominative plural gnættas)

1. A small flying insect or midge; gnat

   Gnættas cōmon ofer eall þæt land.

   Gnats came over all the land.

Synonyms

• *gnitte

Related terms

• gnagan

Descendants

• Middle English: gnat
  • Scots: gnat
  • English: gnat