Old English edit

Etymology edit

Equivalent to ġe- +‎ clǣnsian

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /jeˈklæːn.si.ɑn/

Verb edit

ġeclǣnsian

  1. to cleanse
    • c. 990, Wessex Gospels, Matthew 8:2
      Dryhten, ġyf þū wylt, þū mē ġeclǣnsian.
      Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
  2. to purify

Conjugation edit