geswencan

Old English

Etymology

Equivalent to ġe- + swenċan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jeˈswen.t͡ʃɑn/

Verb

ġeswenċan

  1. to cause distress, fatigue
  2. to ill-treat, harass, punish, torture
  3. (mentally) to distress, disturb
  4. (materially) to oppress

Conjugation

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References

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