miltsian

Old English

Alternative forms

  • mildsian

Etymology

From milts + -sian or milde + -sian.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmilt.si.ɑn/, [ˈmiɫt.si.ɑn]

Verb

miltsian

  1. to have mercy on, take pity on; show compassion or grace
  2. to soften, mollify; mitigate
  3. to make merciful

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Middle English: milcen
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