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lahmann

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑxˌmɑnn/

“lahmann” is an Old English word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. one who is familiar with the law and is charged with declaring the law

Etymology

From Old Norse lǫgmaðr, equivalent to lagu (“law”) + mann (“person, man”)

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