þemur

þemur is a lexical item found in Old English, the earliest historical form of the English language. It functioned as a demonstrative pronoun, akin to the modern English words "that" or "those." Specifically, þemur served as a masculine singular accusative form. This means it was used to refer to a single male entity or thing that was the direct object of a verb or preposition. The pronunciation would have involved the "þ" sound, similar to "th" in "thin," followed by the vowel sounds and the "r." Understanding þemur is crucial for anyone studying Old English grammar and syntax, as it helps in deciphering the grammatical relationships within sentences and the intended meaning of texts from that period. Its presence highlights the inflectional nature of Old English, where word endings changed to indicate grammatical function, a feature largely lost in modern English. Comparative linguistics shows that þemur has cognates in other Germanic languages, reflecting a shared linguistic ancestry.