See also: Belden

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Verb edit

belden

  1. inflection of bellen:
    1. plural past indicative
    2. (dated or formal) plural past subjunctive

Middle English edit

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Etymology edit

From Old English bieldan, from Proto-Germanic *balþijaną.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbeːldən/, /ˈbɛːldən/

Verb edit

belden

  1. To promote, motivate, or foster.
  2. To thrive or prosper; to grow up.
  3. To safeguard; to shield or guard.
  4. To discover or utilise accommodation or shelter.
  5. (rare) To teach, to educate; to pass on teaching.

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Descendants edit

  • English: bield
  • Scots: belde, beild, bield

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Noun edit

belden

  1. ablative singular of bel