Old English · verb
besprecan
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- strong class V
- IPA
- /beˈspre.kɑn/
- Syllables
- be · ˈspre · kɑn (3 syllables)
- Modern English
- bespeakmentionbeguiltplead
Meaning
-
to speak about; bespeak, mention
-
to speak to, tell, plead, speak against
-
to complain, charge, accuse; beguilt, speak ill of
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | besprece | bespræc |
| 2nd singular | bespricst | besprǣce |
| 3rd singular | bespricþ | bespræc |
| Plural | besprecaþ | besprǣcon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | besprece | besprǣce |
| Plural | besprecen | besprǣcen |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | besprecan |
| Inflected infinitive | besprecenne |
| Imperative singular | besprec |
| Imperative plural | besprecaþ |
| Present participle | besprecende |
| Past participle | besprecen |
All forms (13)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *bisprekaną, equivalent to be- + sprecan. Cognate with Old Saxon bisprekan, Old High German bisprehhan, Old Frisian bispreka.
Descendants
bespeak
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