Old English

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Etymology

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āgen (own) +‎ slaga (slayer)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑː.ɡenˌslɑ.ɡɑ/, [ˈɑː.ɣenˌslɑ.ɣɑ]

Noun

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āgenslaga m

  1. someone who kills themselves
    Synonyms: selfbana, selfcwala, selfmyrþere; see also Thesaurus:selfbana

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: aȝen-slaȝa