Old English

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Etymology

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From ġe- +‎ fyllan. Cognate with Old High German gifullen, Gothic 𐌲𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌻𐌻𐌾𐌰𐌽 (gafulljan).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jeˈfyl.lɑn/, [jeˈfyɫ.ɫɑn]

Verb

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ġefyllan

  1. to complete, finish, accomplish, fulfill, fill, make a total, satisfy

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: ifillen, ivullen