frician

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Old English

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Etymology 1

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From Proto-Germanic *frekōną (to be greedy), from Proto-Germanic *frekaz (greedy, courageous, capable, active, bold), from Proto-Indo-European *preg- (to yearn, covet). Related to Old English frec (bold, greedy).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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frician

  1. to desire, seek, yearn for
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Etymology 2

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Unknown. Perhaps related to the above.

Alternative forms

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  • frician

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Verb

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frīcian

  1. to dance
  2. to leap
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Descendants
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  • Middle English: fryken, frikien