Old English · verb
forhealdan
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- strong class VII
- IPA
- /forˈxæ͜ɑl.dɑn/[forˈhæ͜ɑɫ.dɑn]
- Syllables
- for · ˈxæ͜ɑl · dɑn (3 syllables)
- Modern English
- forholddisregardwithhold
Meaning
-
to keep or hold back (something), withhold, disregard, neglect; hold away
-
to hold wrongly, not to keep in good condition
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | forhealde | forhēold |
| 2nd singular | forhielstforhieltst | forhēolde |
| 3rd singular | forhielt | forhēold |
| Plural | forhealdaþ | forhēoldon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | forhealde | forhēolde |
| Plural | forhealden | forhēolden |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | forhealdan |
| Inflected infinitive | forhealdenne |
| Imperative singular | forheald |
| Imperative plural | forhealdaþ |
| Present participle | forhealdende |
| Past participle | forhealden |
All forms (14)
Etymology
From for- + healdan. Cognate with German verhalten. Compare the formation of Latin prōhibeō.
Descendants
forhold
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