runger

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Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Latin rūmigāre, present active infinitive of rūmigō.

Verb

runger

  1. to gnaw (to chew)

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. In addition, g becomes j before an a or an o to keep the /dʒ/ sound intact. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants

  • Middle French: ronger, rungier, ringer
  • Norman: runger