Old English · verb
ofhealdan
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- strong class VII
- IPA
- /ofˈxæ͜ɑl.dɑn/[ofˈhæ͜ɑɫ.dɑn]
- Syllables
- of · ˈxæ͜ɑl · dɑn (3 syllables)
- Modern English
- offholdwithholdretain
Meaning
-
to withhold, keep back, retain
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | ofhealde | ofhēold |
| 2nd singular | ofhielstofhieltst | ofhēolde |
| 3rd singular | ofhielt | ofhēold |
| Plural | ofhealdaþ | ofhēoldon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | ofhealde | ofhēolde |
| Plural | ofhealden | ofhēolden |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ofhealdan |
| Inflected infinitive | ofhealdenne |
| Imperative singular | ofheald |
| Imperative plural | ofhealdaþ |
| Present participle | ofhealdende |
| Past participle | ofhealden |
All forms (14)
Etymology
From of- + healdan.
Descendants
offhold
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