oferswiþan
Old English
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌo.ferˈswiː.θɑn/, [ˌo.verˈswiː.ðɑn]
Verb
oferswīþan
- to overcome
- late 10th century, Ælfric, "Memory of the Saints"
- Nū syndon eahta hēafodmæġnu ðā magan oferswīðan þās foresǣdan dēoflu þurh drihtnes fultum.
- Now there are eight Chief Virtues, which may overcome these aforesaid devils, through the Lord's assistance.
- late 10th century, Ælfric, "Memory of the Saints"
- to defeat
- to conquer
Conjugation
Conjugation of oferswīþan (weak class 1)
| infinitive | oferswīþan | oferswīþenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative mood | present tense | past tense |
| first person singular | oferswīþe | oferswīþde |
| second person singular | oferswīþest, oferswīst | oferswīþdest |
| third person singular | oferswīþeþ, oferswīþþ, oferswīþ | oferswīþde |
| plural | oferswīþaþ | oferswīþdon |
| subjunctive | present tense | past tense |
| singular | oferswīþe | oferswīþde |
| plural | oferswīþen | oferswīþden |
| imperative | ||
| singular | oferswīþ | |
| plural | oferswīþaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| oferswīþende | oferswīþed | |
Derived terms
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