Old English

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Alternative forms

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  • ġewrīxlian

Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *wihslōn, from Proto-Germanic *wihslōną, equivalent to ġewrixl +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jeˈwriks.li.ɑn/, /jeˈwriːks.li.ɑn/

Verb

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ġewrixlian

  1. to change; alter the character or nature of
  2. to exchange or give in compensation or requital for; compensate; reward

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: wrixlen