Old English edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Germanic *bilaibijaną. Equivalent to be- +‎ lǣfan.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /beˈlæː.fɑn/, [beˈlæː.vɑn]

Verb edit

belǣfan

  1. to be left; remain

Conjugation edit

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Descendants edit

  • Middle English: beleven, bleven