eddic
UK/ˈɛdɪk/
eddic is the alternative letter-case form of Eddic.
Adjective capitalized: Eddic
Eddic (comparative more Eddic, superlative most Eddic)
- Of or pertaining to the Edda (collection of Old Norse literature).
- A good number of other poems in the eddic style are recorded elsewhere, very often inserted into prose narratives dealing with the exploits of legendary heroes.1996, Carolyne Larrington, The Poetic Edda, Folio Society, published 2016, page xii
Forms of eddic
| comparative | more eddic |
|---|---|
| superlative | most eddic |
| comparative | more Eddic |
| superlative | most Eddic |
| alternative form | Eddaic |
| alternative form | eddic |
Origin of eddic
From Edda + -ic.
Questions about eddic
- What does eddic mean?
- Eddic means of or pertaining to the Edda (collection of Old Norse literature).
- What is eddic the alternative letter-case form of?
- Eddic is the alternative letter-case form of Eddic.
- What part of speech is eddic?
- Eddic is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce eddic?
- Eddic is pronounced /ˈɛdɪk/ (UK).
Words near eddic in the dictionary
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