griþian

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Equivalent to griþ +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

Verb

griþian

  1. to make peace
  2. to protect

Conjugation

Conjugation of griþian (weak class 2)
infinitive griþian griþienne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular griþiġe griþode
second person singular griþast griþodest
third person singular griþaþ griþode
plural griþiaþ griþodon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular griþiġe griþode
plural griþiġen griþoden
imperative
singular griþa
plural griþiaþ
participle present past
griþiende (ġe)griþod

Descendants

  • Middle English: griþen

References

  • Joseph Bosworth, edited by T. Northcote Toller, An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1882
  • T. Northcote Toller, An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary: Supplement, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1921
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