Middle English

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Etymology

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From Old English geswebban, geswefian; equivalent to i- +‎ sweven.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /iˈswɛːvən/, /iˈswavən/, /jeˈswɛ(ː)vən/

Verb

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isweven (Early Middle English)

  1. to put (sb.) to sleep
  2. to stupify (sb.)

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