besingan

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *bisingwaną. Equivalent to be- +‎ singan.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /beˈsin.ɡɑn/, [beˈsiŋ.ɡɑn]

Verb[edit]

besingan

  1. to sing about, charm, enchant, bewail

Conjugation[edit]

Conjugation of besingan (strong class 3)
infinitive besingan besingenne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular besinge besang
second person singular besingst besunge
third person singular besingþ besang
plural besingaþ besungon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular besinge besunge
plural besingen besungen
imperative
singular besing
plural besingaþ
participle present past
besingende besungen

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: besingen
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