English
erme
Erme comes from Old English ierman ‘to afflict, vex’.
- Old Englishc. 450–1150iermanas yrman‘to afflict, vex’
- Englishtodayerme
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Old Englishc. 450–1150iermanas yrman‘to afflict, vex’
- Englishtodayerme
Linked words
through Old English ierman ‘to afflict, vex’
Today it means
verb To grieve; to feel sad.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Old English ierman / erme