Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From cheyn +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃæi̯nən/
  • (Northern) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃiːn(ən)/, /ˈt͡ʃæi̯ɳ(ən)/

Verb

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cheynen (third-person singular simple present cheyneth, present participle cheynende, cheynynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle cheyned)

  1. To link or chain (one or two objects)
  2. To restrict or block with chains:
    1. To bind or shackle; to restrict a creature's movement.
    2. (rare) To restrict entry or access using chains.
    3. (rare) To use a chain to keep something in place.
  3. (rare) To obligate or require.
  4. (rare) To burden; to be a heavy load.

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • English: chain
  • Scots: cheen, chyne

References

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