ealgian

Old English

Alternative forms

• algian — Anglian

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *algōn.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæ͜ɑl.ɡi.ɑn/, [ˈæ͜ɑɫ.ɣi.ɑn]

Verb

ealgian

1. to protect; defend

Conjugation

Conjugation of ealgian (weak class 2)

infinitive	ealgian	ealgienne
indicative mood	present tense	past tense
first person singular	ealgiġe	ealgode
second person singular	ealgast	ealgodest
third person singular	ealgaþ	ealgode
plural	ealgiaþ	ealgodon
subjunctive	present tense	past tense
singular	ealgiġe	ealgode
plural	ealgiġen	ealgoden
imperative
singular	ealga
plural	ealgiaþ
participle	present	past
	ealgiende	(ġe)ealgod

Derived terms

• ġeealgian

Related terms

• ealh