Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Equivalent to ȳþ +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

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

Verb

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ȳþian

  1. (intransitive, literal or figurative) to overflow, be filled
  2. (literal or figurative) to move in waves, toss, roll; to wave, fluctuate

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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  • ȳþung f (inundation, fluctuation)

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