See also: Abeodan

Old English

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Etymology

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From ā- +‎ bēodan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑːˈbe͜oː.dɑn/

Verb

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ābēodan

  1. to proclaim, announce, state, bid
  2. to offer, provide
    • sundornytte beheold ymb aldor Dena, eotonweard abead.He maintained a special service for the Danish leader, on guard for the monster. (Beowulf, ll. 667-8)

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: abede