Old English

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Etymology

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From be- +‎ hlīdan. The latter is related to hlid.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /beˈxliː.dɑn/, [beˈl̥iː.dɑn]

Verb

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behlīdan

  1. to close, to cover or cover over

Usage notes

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Frequently appears in reference to doors (Old English duru).

Conjugation

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