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# A title and social role adopted by an adult in Anrish society; ''(approximately)'' a woman, a lady | # A title and social role adopted by an adult in Anrish society; ''(approximately)'' a woman, a lady | ||
====Usage notes==== | ====Usage notes==== | ||
The Anrish do not assign gender based on biological sex, but rather the ternary role deliberately adopted by a member of society at their coming of age. Thus, the Anrish concept of ''ænur'' does not strictly refer to female sex and/or gender as does the term "woman" in other societies. | The Anrish do not assign gender based on biological sex, but rather the ternary role deliberately adopted by a member of society at their coming of age. Thus, the Anrish concept of '''''ænur''''' does not strictly refer to female sex and/or gender as does the term "woman" in other societies. | ||
====Related terms==== | ====Related terms==== | ||
* (''female human'') {{cd|uífru}} | * (''female human'') {{cd|uífru}} | ||
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Anrish
Etymology
From Middle Anrish ænr, from Old Anrish ændr, ander, from Old Irish ainder ("young woman")
Pronunciation
(Anrish) IPA: /ˈai̯nur/
Noun
ænur (runic:‧ᛆᚾᚢᚱ‧)
- A title and social role adopted by an adult in Anrish society; (approximately) a woman, a lady
Usage notes
The Anrish do not assign gender based on biological sex, but rather the ternary role deliberately adopted by a member of society at their coming of age. Thus, the Anrish concept of ænur does not strictly refer to female sex and/or gender as does the term "woman" in other societies.
Related terms
Inflection
| Case | indefinite singular | indefinite plural | definite singular | definite plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | ænur | ænurr | ænura | ænurenur |
| Dative | ænure | ænurá | ænurene | ænuremí |
| Genitive | ænurað | ænuro | ænuré | ænureno |