delaier

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Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Probably from de- +‎ laiier, or from a Romanization of the prefix from Gothic 𐌱𐌹𐌻𐌴𐌹𐌱𐌰𐌽 (bileiban), from Proto-Germanic *bilībaną (compare German bleiben, Dutch blijven).

Verb

delaier

  1. (Anglo-Norman) to hesitate; to wait

Usage notes

  • usually used in the set phrase sanz delaier (without hesitation)

Conjugation

This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -ier, with a palatal stem. These verbs are conjugated mostly like verbs in -er, but there is an extra i before the e of some endings. This verb has irregularities in its conjugation. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants

  • French: délayer
  • Middle English: delaien
  • Middle English: dalyen
  • Old French: delai, delaie (noun)