Æschere

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Gender Masculine
Usage Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Pronounced Pron. ASH-kheh-reh(Old English) ASH-heh-reh(Old English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old English elements æsc "ash tree" and here "army". This name occurs in the 8th-century epic poem 'Beowulf' belonging to King Hroðgar's most trusted adviser; Æschere is killed by Grendel's mother in her attack on Heorot after Grendel's death.
Added 4/23/2014 by LMS
Edited 1/29/2024 by jocatchi, Mike C, SeaHorse15 and more