Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ġe- +‎ dōn. Cognate with Old Saxon gidōn.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ġedōn

  1. to do, make, reach a place, effect, cause; beget
    • late 10th century, Ælfric, "Saint Agnes, Virgin"
      Hit wearð swa gedon þæt heo ða dohtra underfeng and se heretoga ferde mid þære fyrdincge.
      It was so done, that she took the daughters, and the general departed with the expedition.
  2. to bring or beget a condition, state

Conjugation

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