Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /blæd/

Noun

blæd n

1. a leaf
2. the broad, flat blade of a utensil (e.g. an oar or spade)

Descendants

• English: blade

Etymology 2

From a conflation of Proto-Germanic *blēdaz, *blēdō ‎(“flower, leaf”), from Proto-Indo-European *bhlēdh-, *bhlō(w)-, *bhol- ‎(“to flower; leaf”) and Proto-Germanic *blēdaz ‎(“blowing, blast”), from Proto-Indo-European *bhlē-, *bhAl- ‎(“to blow, inflate”). Cognate with Old High German blāt ‎(“flower, blossom, prosperity", also "blowing, breeze, windgust”). Related to Old English blǣdre ‎(“bubble, blister, pimple”), blǣst ‎(“windgust”). More at bladder, blast, blow.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /blæːd/

Noun

blǣd m

1. blast, blowing
2. inspiration; breath, life, spirit; glory, splendor
3. prosperity, wealth, riches
4. success
5. dignity

Declension