chalengen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chalengier, chalongier, chalenger, from Latin calumnior; equivalent to chalenge + -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʃalɛndʒən/, /ˈtʃala(u̯)ndʒən/, /ˈkal-/

Verb

chalengen (third-person singular simple present chalengeth, present participle chalengende, chalengynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle chalenged)

  1. To counter, oppose, argue, or be against (something or someone):
    1. To insult, criticise, or reprehend (something or someone).
    2. To make a (malicious and wrongful) accusation or allegation.
    3. (rare) To act with undeserved malice towards someone.
    4. (rare) To punish or penalise someone (for their behaviour)
  2. To claim a possession, right, or privilege:
    1. To appropriate or expropriate; to take wrongfully or forcibly.
    2. (rare) To forcibly request or order; to make a demand.
  3. To search or look for something; to seek out.
  4. To summon to a battle or duel.
  5. (rare) To win a conflict or engagement; to defeat one's enemies.
  6. (rare) To supply a reason for entering into a duel.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: challenge
  • Scots: challenge

References

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