blowan

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Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *blōaną.

Pronunciation

Verb

blōwan

  1. to flower, blossom, bloom
    • 10th century, Exeter Book Riddle 30:
      Iċ eom līġbysiġ, lāce mid winde, bewunden mid wuldre, wedre ġesomnad, fūs forðweġes, fȳre ġemelted, bearu blōwende, byrnende glēd.
      I am busy with fire, sway with wind, wrapped with worship, gathered in good weather, ready to go forward, melted by fire, a blooming grove, a burning ember.
  2. to flourish, prosper

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  • Middle English: blowen, blowe