cwanian

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Old English

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *kwainōn, from Proto-Germanic *kwainōną.

Pronunciation

Verb

cwānian

  1. to bewail, lament, moan
    Synonym: wānian

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Descendants

  • Middle English: quanen, quainen (merged with Old Norse kveina)