Adjectives

§ 111. Two declensions of adjectives are found in O.E., the strong, corresponding to the vocalic, and the weak, corresponding to the n- declension of nouns. The weak declension is used:— a

After the definite article sē, sēo, þaet, etc., and the demonstrative pronoun þēs, þēos, þis, etc.

b

Frequently after the possessive adjectives, mīn, his, etc.

c

Usually in address.

d

Sometimes in poetry without any of the preceding conditions, especially when the quality indicated is of the nature of the epic attribute.