Old English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From ġe- +‎ reċċan.

Verb

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ġereċċan

  1. to explain
  2. to interpret
    • c. 992, Ælfric, "SHROVE SUNDAY"
      Hiericho is ġereht and gehāten 'mona'.
      Jericho is interpreted and called moon."
  3. to narrate, tell
  4. to stretch out, extend
  5. to reach out to someone
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Etymology 2

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From ġe- +‎ reċċan.

Verb

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ġereċċan

  1. to control, rule
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