storm
The Old English word for "storm" is storm.
storm is a noun used to describe a disturbed state of the atmosphere that causes destructive or unpleasant weather.
Meaning: disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather (noun)
Did you know?
- In Old English poetry, storm was often used in 'kennings', which are metaphorical compound words. A common kenning for the sea was 'the storm-way' or 'the whale-road'.
- While the spelling of storm looks modern, in Old English it was used in a world where 'storm' could also refer to a sudden, violent attack or an onslaught of people.
- If you were to travel back to the era of Old English, a person from Scandinavia would have recognized the word storm immediately.
Examples in context
- Se storm is strang.The storm is strong.
Example conversation
Two people are looking at the dark sky.
- WulfrunHīerst þū þone storm?Do you hear the storm?
- ÆthelstanĠēa, se storm is hēr.Yes, the storm is here.
- WulfrunUton gān intō þǣm hūse.Let us go into the house.
- ÆthelstanĠēa, Wulfrun, uton gān.Yes, Wulfrun, let us go.
