ahlocian

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word ahlocian. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word ahlocian, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say ahlocian in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word ahlocian you have here. The definition of the word ahlocian will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofahlocian, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ā- +‎ *hlocian, *holcian, from Proto-West Germanic *holhukōn, *hulhikōn (to hollow out), related to Proto-West Germanic *hulhikjan (to create a concavity, cause to bend, curve). Cognate with Middle Low German holken, hȫlken (to hollow out, gouge).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑːˌxlo.ki.ɑn/,

Verb

āhlocian

  1. (transitive) to dig out, excavate

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Middle English: holken (< *holcian)