Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From under- +‎ wreþian.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌun.derˈwre.θi.ɑn/, [ˌun.derˈwre.ði.ɑn]

Verb

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underwreþian

  1. to support, sustain

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: underwrethed (ppt)