Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eard
noun
/ɛɑrd/
Definition
An Old English term that refers to the earth or soil.
Examples
- The ancient peoples revered their eard as a sacred ground.
- Many legends speak of heroes emerging from the eard of their ancestors.
Meaning
In a historical context, ‘eard’ signifies not just the physical ground but also connotes the idea of homeland or the place of one’s origin.
Synonyms
- earth
- land
- soil
- ground
- homeland
