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Middle English
Etymology
From cheyn + -en (infinitival suffix).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃæi̯nən/
- (Northern) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃiːn(ən)/, /ˈt͡ʃæi̯ɳ(ən)/
Verb
cheynen (third-person singular simple present cheyneth, present participle cheynende, cheynynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle cheyned)
- To link or chain (one or two objects)
- To restrict or block with chains:
- To bind or shackle; to restrict a creature's movement.
- (rare) To restrict entry or access using chains.
- (rare) To use a chain to keep something in place.
- (rare) To obligate or require.
- (rare) To burden; to be a heavy load.
Conjugation
1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.
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