Old English · verb
ofersprecan
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- strong class V
- IPA
- /ˌo.ferˈspre.kɑn/[ˌo.verˈspre.kɑn]
- Syllables
- ˌo · fer · ˈspre · kɑn (4 syllables)
- Modern English
- overspeak
Meaning
-
to say too much, use too many words
-
to say or speak too much, more than is just
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | ofersprece | oferspræc |
| 2nd singular | oferspricst | ofersprǣce |
| 3rd singular | oferspricþ | oferspræc |
| Plural | ofersprecaþ | ofersprǣcon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | ofersprece | ofersprǣce |
| Plural | ofersprecen | ofersprǣcen |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ofersprecan |
| Inflected infinitive | ofersprecenne |
| Imperative singular | ofersprec |
| Imperative plural | ofersprecaþ |
| Present participle | ofersprecende |
| Past participle | ofersprecen |
All forms (13)
Etymology
From ofer- + sprecan. Cognate with Old High German ubarsprehhan.
Descendants
overspeak
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