Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ġe- +‎ hīeġan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jeˈxi͜yː.jɑn/, [jeˈhi͜yː.jɑn]

Verb

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ġehīeġan (West Saxon)

  1. to perform
  2. to execute
  3. to hold a meeting

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: heien (conflation with hēan (to raise up))
    • English: high
    • Yola: heech