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Old English
Etymology
Equivalent to ȳþ + -ian.
Pronunciation
Verb
ȳþian
- (intransitive, literal or figurative) to overflow, be filled
- (literal or figurative) to move in waves, toss, roll; to wave, fluctuate
Conjugation
Derived terms
- ȳþung f (“inundation, fluctuation”)
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