Old English · verb
ymbgyrdan
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- weak class 1
- IPA
- /ymbˈɡyr.dɑn/[ymbˈɡyrˠ.dɑn]
- Syllables
- ymb · ˈɡyr · dɑn (3 syllables)
- Modern English
- gird
Meaning
-
to gird about or around, surround, encompass; beset
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | ymbgyrde | ymbgyrde |
| 2nd singular | ymbgyrdestymbgyrstymbgyrtst | ymbgyrdest |
| 3rd singular | ymbgyrdeþymbgyrt | ymbgyrde |
| Plural | ymbgyrdaþ | ymbgyrdon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | ymbgyrde | ymbgyrde |
| Plural | ymbgyrden | ymbgyrden |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ymbgyrdan |
| Inflected infinitive | ymbgyrdenne |
| Imperative singular | ymbgyrd |
| Imperative plural | ymbgyrdaþ |
| Present participle | ymbgyrdende |
| Past participle | ymbgyrded |
All forms (14)
Etymology
From ymb- + gyrdan. See um-.
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