strynan

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

I-mutated form of strēonan, from Proto-Germanic *streuną, from Proto-Indo-European *strew-

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstryː.nɑn/

Verb

strynan

  1. to gain, acquire
  2. to beget

Usage notes

The original form of this verb was strēonan, but the i-mutated form became much more common.

Conjugation

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References

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