Old English

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Etymology

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From ġe- +‎ fæstnian. Cognate with Old High German gifastinōn.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ġefæstnian

  1. to fix, confirm, make fast
  2. to imprison, fetter
  3. to establish (relations), settle, determine
  4. to make steady, constant
  5. to secure, make safe
  6. to entrust, commit

Conjugation

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