*haukaz
Runic: ᚺᚨᚢᚲᚨᛉ Pronunciation: /ˈxɑu̯.kɑz/noun · masculine · a-stem
Meanings
a member of the Chauci
Etymology
Substantivization of a variant of *hauhaz (‘high’), thus meaning "the high ones", likely in reference to them living on artificial mounds.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nom. | haukaz | haukōz, haukōs |
| Acc. | hauką | haukanz |
| Gen. | haukas, haukis | haukǫ̂ |
| Dat. | haukai | haukamaz |
| Inst. | haukō | haukamiz |
| Voc. | hauk | haukōz, haukōs |
Descendants
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Χαῦκοι (Khaûkoi) (Ancient Greek)
- Chaucī (Latin)
- Hugas (Old English)