mod
In Old English, the word for pride is mod.
The term mod refers to the quality or state of being proud, specifically describing inordinate self-esteem or an unreasonable conceit regarding one's own superiority in areas such as talent, beauty, wealth or rank.
Meaning: quality or state of being proud, inordinate self-esteem, an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc. (noun)
Did you know?
- Modern English 'mood' is a direct descendant of the Old English mod.
- The word mod is a linguistic cousin to the German word 'Mut', which means 'courage' rather than 'pride'.
- In Old English poetry, mod was often used to describe the heart as the center of thought and will.
Examples in context
- His mōd wæs swīðe micel.His pride was very great.
- Ne lufa þū þīnne mōd.Do not love your pride.
