Beowulf
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Name — An epic Old English poem, composed roughly between 975 and 1025 AD, about a hero who battles the monster Grendel.
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Etymology
From Old English Bēowulf, likely combining bee and wulf ("wolf") — possibly a poetic way of saying "bear," i.e., "bee-hunter."
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What does “Beowulf” mean?
The word “Beowulf” means an epic Old English poem, composed roughly between 975 and 1025 AD, about a hero who battles the monster Grendel.
How do you pronounce “Beowulf”?
“Beowulf” is pronounced BAY-uh-wuulf (/ˈbeɪ.əˌwʊlf/ in IPA).
How do you use “Beowulf” in a sentence?
Here is “Beowulf” used in a sentence: “Students often read Beowulf in translation as their first taste of Old English literature.”
What part of speech is “Beowulf”?
“Beowulf” is a name.
Where does the word “Beowulf” come from?
The word “Beowulf” comes from Old English. From Old English Bēowulf, likely combining bee and wulf ("wolf") — possibly a poetic way of saying "bear," i.e., "bee-hunter.".
How many meanings does “Beowulf” have?
“Beowulf” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an epic Old English poem, composed roughly between 975 and 1025 AD, about a hero who battles the monster Grendel.