Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *frahelaną. Equivalent to for- +‎ helan. Cognate with Old Saxon farhelan, Old High German firhelan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /forˈxe.lɑn/, [forˈhe.lɑn]

Verb

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forhelan

  1. to hide away, conceal

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: forhelen