Old Saxon

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Etymology

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From gi- +‎ unnan. Cognate with Old English geunnan, modern Dutch gunnen, Old High German giunnen (German gönnen).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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giunnan

  1. to allow, grant or bestow, intercede (+ dat (person) + gen (thing))
    ne gionsta mi thero fruhtio uuel
    He didn't allow me with ease to take the fruits
    (Heliand, verse 2565)

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle Low German: günnen