Middle English edit

Etymology edit

From Old English ætberan, equivalent to at- +‎ beren.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /atˈbɛːrən/, /atˈbæːrən/

Verb edit

atberen (third-person singular simple present atbereth, present participle atberende, first-/third-person singular past indicative atbar, past participle atboren)

  1. (transitive) to carry off; abduct