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Old English · verb

magian

Part of speech
verb
Verb class
weak class 2
IPA
/ˈmɑ.ɡi.ɑn/
[ˈmɑ.ɣi.ɑn]
Syllables
ˈmɑ · ɡi · ɑn (3 syllables)
Modern English
prevail

Meaning

  1. to prevail

Conjugation

Conjugation of magian
PresentPast
Indicative
1st singular magiġemagode
2nd singular magastmagodest
3rd singular magaþmagode
Plural magiaþmagodon
Subjunctive
Singular magiġemagode
Plural magiġenmagoden
Non-finite forms of magian
Form
Infinitive magian
Inflected infinitive magienne
Imperative singular maga
Imperative plural magiaþ
Present participle magiende
Past participle magodġemagod

All forms (15)

Etymology

Akin to Old English magan (“to be able to”).

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