Old English

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Etymology

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From ġe- +‎ þolian. Cognate with Old Saxon githolōn, Gothic 𐌲𐌰𐌸𐌿𐌻𐌰𐌽 (gaþulan).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ġeþolian

  1. to be subjected, to suffer what is evil, thole, endure, sustain
  2. to undergo treatment
  3. to bear some condition
  4. to stop, wait, continue, be patient under, remain

Conjugation

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