eofolsian

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Old English

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Etymology

Likely from æf- +‎ hālsian (“to implore/beseech”). Alternatively from a rare eof-, compare eofot (“sin/crime”). Forms of yfelsian are a result of folk-etymological reanalysis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈe͜o.fol.si.ɑn/,

Verb

eofolsian

  1. (chiefly Northumbrian) to blaspheme; to reproach, insult

Conjugation

Conjugation of eofolsian (weak class 2)
infinitive eofolsian eofolsienne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular eofolsiġe eofolsode
second person singular eofolsast eofolsodest
third person singular eofolsaþ eofolsode
plural eofolsiaþ eofolsodon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular eofolsiġe eofolsode
plural eofolsiġen eofolsoden
imperative
singular eofolsa
plural eofolsiaþ
participle present past
eofolsiende (ġe)eofolsod

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