eastan

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Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *austanē, from *aus- (“dawn”). Cognate with Old Saxon ostana (Dutch oost), Old High German ostana (German osten), Old Norse austan.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adverb[edit]

ēastan

  1. from the east
    Sēo sunne gǣþ ēastan westweard.
    The sun goes from east to west.

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: easten
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