Middle English edit

Etymology 1 edit

From Old English hrēowan; equivalent to rewe (rue) +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Alternative forms edit

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

rewen

  1. To experience shame, remorse or regret.
  2. To experience distress; to be of grave concern.
  3. To feel compassion or sympathy.
  4. (theology) To be repentant.
Conjugation edit
Descendants edit
  • English: rue
  • Scots: rew
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Etymology 2 edit

Verb edit

rewen

  1. Alternative form of rowen (to emit light)

Etymology 3 edit

Noun edit

rewen

  1. Alternative form of ruyne