e´her, sooner, rather;

eher . . . ehe, rather (sooner) . . . than.

Eh´renzeichen, n. (pl. -), badge of honor, medal for bravery.

ehr´erbietig, reverent(ly), respectful(ly).

Ei´che, f. (pl. -n), oak.

Eid, m. (pl. -e), oath.

eif´rig, eager(ly), zealous(ly).

ei´gen (attrib. eigner, eigne, eignes), one’s own;

in eigner Person, in person.

ei´gentlich (adv.), properly speaking; actually, really.