Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *þurnīnaz. Equivalent to þorn +‎ -en.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈθyr.nen/, [ˈθyrˠ.nen]

Adjective

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þyrnen

  1. made of or consisting of thorns; thornen

Declension

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  • Middle English: thornen