cringan

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *kringaną. Cognate with Old Frisian krenza, Old Saxon krengon (heel over).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrin.ɡɑn/, [ˈkriŋ.ɡɑn]

Verb

cringan

  1. to fall, yield
  2. to fall or die in battle

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: cringe (partly)
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