Leofric in Old English

IPA: /ˈle͜oːfˌriːk/, [ˈle͜oːvˌriːk] Forms: Lēofrīc [canonical, masculine] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From lēof (“dear, beloved”) and rīc (“king, ruler”). Head templates: {{head|ang|proper nouns|g=m|g2=|g3=|g4=|g5=|head=Lēofrīc|sort=}} Lēofrīc m, {{ang-proper noun|m|head=Lēofrīc}} Lēofrīc m

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"Leofric" meaning in Old English

Proper name