Hersum

Pronunciation

• enPR: 'hîr sÅ­m

Origin

From Middle English hērsum ("obedient, devout, pious"), from Old English hērsum, hīersum ("obedient"), see below. See also hearsome.

Full definition of hersum

Adjective

1. obedient
2. devout, pious

Derived terms

• hersumness — obedience

Related terms

• English: hearsome