Old English

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Etymology

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From ofer- +‎ healdan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌo.ferˈxæ͜ɑl.dɑn/, [ˌo.verˈhæ͜ɑɫ.dɑn]

Verb

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oferhealdan

  1. to hold over, delay, neglect

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: overholden