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Etymology

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From Middle English inwonen, from Old English *inwunian (to dwell in, inhabit), suggested by Old English inwunung (residence, habitation, dwelling). Equivalent to in- +‎ wone.

Verb

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inwone (third-person singular simple present inwones, present participle inwoning, simple past and past participle inwoned)

  1. (intransitive, obsolete) To dwell in; inhabit; hold.

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