forhtian

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From forht +‎ -ian. Akin to Old Saxon forhtian.

Pronunciation

Verb

forhtian

  1. (intransitive) to be afraid, to tremble
  2. (transitive) to fear, to dread

Conjugation

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • forht (fearful, afraid, timid)
  • forhtiġ (timid, abashed)

References

Old Saxon

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *furhtijan, from Proto-Germanic *furhtijaną. Akin to Old English fyrhtan.

Verb

forhtian

  1. to fear, to shy away from

Conjugation

Derived terms