geclænsian

Old English

Etymology

Equivalent to ġe- + clǣnsian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jeˈklæːn.si.ɑn/

Verb

ġeclǣnsian

  1. to cleanse
    • c. 990, Wessex Gospels, Matthew 8:2
      Dryhten, ġyf þū wylt, þū mē ġeclǣnsian.
      Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
  2. to purify

Conjugation

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