gierwan

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-West Germanic *garwijan, from Proto-Germanic *garwijaną, equivalent to ġearu +‎ -an.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈji͜yr.wɑn/, [ˈji͜yrˠ.wɑn]

Verb

ġierwan (West Saxon)

  1. to prepare, make ready
  2. to adorn, clothe

Conjugation

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Descendants
  • ⇒ Middle English: bigeored
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