cappen

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Middle Dutch

Etymology

From Old Dutch *kappon, from Proto-West Germanic *kappōn.

Verb

cappen

  1. to chop, cleave

Inflection

Weak
Infinitive cappen
3rd sg. past
3rd pl. past
Past participle
Infinitive cappen
In genitive cappens
In dative cappene
Indicative Present Past
1st singular cappe
2nd singular caps, cappes
3rd singular capt, cappet
1st plural cappen
2nd plural capt, cappet
3rd plural cappen
Subjunctive Present Past
1st singular cappe
2nd singular caps, cappes
3rd singular cappe
1st plural cappen
2nd plural capt, cappet
3rd plural cappen
Imperative Present
Singular cap, cappe
Plural capt, cappet
Present Past
Participle cappende

Descendants

  • Dutch: kappen, kabben
    • Afrikaans: kap
    • Berbice Creole Dutch: kapu
    • Negerhollands: kap, kappen
    • Skepi Creole Dutch: kap, cap
    • Papiamentu: kap
    • Saterland Frisian: kappe
    • Sranan Tongo: kapu, kappe
  • Limburgish: kappe

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Further reading

Middle English

Etymology 1

From cappe +‎ -en (plural suffix).

Noun

cappen

  1. plural of cappe

Etymology 2

From cappe +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Verb

cappen

  1. To put a cap or hat on; to wear headgear.
Conjugation
Descendants
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