Ohthere

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Old English

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Etymology

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The first element is uncertain but probably related to Old Norse ótti (fear), the second is here (warrior), a common element in given names. Cognate with Old Norse Óttarr. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈoxtˌxe.re/, [ˈoxtˌhe.re]

Proper noun

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Ohthere m

  1. a male given name