Old English

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Etymology

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From ed- +‎ læcan from Proto-Germanic *laikijaną, causative of *laikaną. Related to Old English lācan and lāc (play, sport), which see.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /edˈlæː.t͡ʃɑn/

Verb

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edlǣċan

  1. to repeat, renew
    Cild swīþran chores edlǣċean þā ufran
    The child of the right-hand chorus may repeat the upper ones
    Folgaðū mē and edlǣċ mīne dǣda
    Follow me and repeat my actions

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: edlæchen