obumbrer

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Latin

Verb

obumbrer

  1. first-person singular present passive subjunctive of obumbrō

Old French

Etymology

From Latin obumbrō (to overshadow).

Verb

obumbrer

  1. to obumbrate, to overshadow
  2. to cast a mist over
  3. to darken, to obscure

Conjugation

This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants

  • Middle English: obumbren, aboumbren