geniman

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *ganemaną, equivalent to ġe- +‎ niman. Cognate with Old Saxon giniman, Middle Dutch genēmen, Old High German gineman.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /jeˈni.mɑn/

Verb

ġeniman

  1. to grasp, comprehend, take to wife
  2. to receive, accept, retain, obtain what is handed over or paid
  3. to lay hold of, steal

Conjugation

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