smethen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English smēþan, smēþian; equivalent to smethe +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

Verb

smethen (third-person singular simple present smetheth, present participle smethende, smethynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle smethed)

  1. To smoothen; to make smooth.
  2. To palliate; to smooth over a wrong.
  3. (rare) To become smooth or level.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: smeeth (dialectal)

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