Old English

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Etymology

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From be- +‎ *hlæstan. The latter is only attested with the ofer- and ġe- prefix.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /beˈxlæs.tɑn/, [beˈl̥æs.tɑn]

Verb

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behlæstan

  1. to load (a ship)

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • English: belast