þægilegra

þægilegra is the genitive plural form of the Old English adjective "þægile," meaning "comfortable," "easy," or "pleasant." This grammatical form indicates possession or relation. For example, in a sentence, it might refer to "the comfort of many things" or "belonging to the easy ones." The root of "þægile" is related to modern English words like "ease" and "comfy." The "-gra" ending signifies the genitive plural, a case marking used in Old English to show that something belongs to or is associated with multiple items or individuals described by the adjective. Understanding this form is crucial for comprehending the grammatical structure and nuances of Old English texts. Its usage would have been prevalent in literature and everyday language of the Anglo-Saxon period. The evolution of English grammar has seen the reduction and simplification of such case endings, making "þægilegra" a characteristic feature of the older language.