Old English edit

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Etymology edit

From Proto-West Germanic *plegōn.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈple.ɡi.ɑn/, [ˈple.ɣi.ɑn]

Verb edit

plegian

  1. to play
  2. to play a game
  3. to play with
  4. to play or mess with a person; toy
  5. to make fun of; mock
  6. to play on an instrument
  7. to divert or amuse oneself; occupy or busy oneself
  8. to frolic
  9. to act (perform a theatrical role)
  10. to exercise
  11. to move rapidly
  12. to strive after
  13. to contend; fight
  14. to clap one's hands
  15. to cohabit (with)

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Descendants edit

  • Middle English: pleiȝen, pleien, plaien