Old English

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Etymology

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From ofer- +‎ sċeadwian.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌo.ferˈʃɑd.wi.ɑn/, [ˌo.verˈʃɑd.wi.ɑn]

Verb

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ofersċeadwian

  1. to overshadow

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: overshadwen, overshadewen