geniedan

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Old English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

ġe- +‎ nīedan

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Verb[edit]

ġenīedan

  1. to force
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      ġenīedde bēġen þā cyningas þæt hīe sealdon heora suna tō ġīslum.
      He forced both the kings to give their sons as hostages.

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