Old English

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Etymology

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From ymb- +‎ liċġan. See um-.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ymbˈlij.jɑn/, [ymbˈlid.d͡ʒɑn]

Verb

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ymbliċġan

  1. to lie round, surround, encompass; beset; beleaguer

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: umbelien