hrēþmōnaþ
masculine
In Old English, March is called hrēþmōnaþ. If unsure, use hrēþmōnaþ. Wiktionary also lists hlȳda.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| Old English | Note |
|---|---|
| hrēþmōnaþ | masculine |
| hlȳda | masculine |
The term refers to the third month of the Gregorian calendar.
What does it mean word for word?
The word hrēþmōnaþ is a compound consisting of hrēþ (a goddess or a name) and mōnaþ (month), meaning "month of Hrēþ".
Is it said differently in some regions?
A regional variant is Hlyd-monath, which translates to "Loud (or Stormy) Month".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
hrēþmōnaþ is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word mōnaþ in hrēþmōnaþ is derived from the word for 'moon', reflecting how early English timekeeping was based on lunar cycles.
- The character þ in hrēþmōnaþ is called a thorn and represents a sound that disappeared from the standard English alphabet over time.
- While the modern English 'March' honors the Roman god Mars, the Old English term hrēþmōnaþ shares no such connection to Roman mythology.
Examples in context
- Sēo sunne scīneþ on hrēþmōnþe.The sun shines in March.
Example conversation
Two friends discuss the coming spring.
- EadricHwǣr bist þū on hrēþmōnþe?Where will you be in March?
- ÆthelflædIc eom hēr, Eadric.I am here, Eadric.
- EadricIs hit nū wearm?Is it warm now?
- ÆthelflædNese, hrēþmōnaþ is ċeald.No, March is cold.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
