swathen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English *swaþian, *sweþan; equivalent to swathe (strip) +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈswaːðən/, /ˈswaðən/, /ˈswɛːðən/

Verb

swathen

  1. To swaddle; to bind a baby in strips of cloth.
  2. (rare) To enclose something by wrapping up.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: swathe

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