gelafian

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Old English

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *galabōn, equivalent to ġe- +‎ lafian. Cognate with Old High German gilabōn (to comfort, support, nurture, refresh).

Pronunciation

Verb

ġelafian

  1. (transitive) to refresh
    Hē winedryhten his wætere ġelafede.
    He refreshed his liege lord with water.

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