gleowian

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Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-West Germanic *glīwōn, from Proto-Germanic *glīwōną, from Proto-Germanic *glīwą.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡle͜oː.wi.ɑn/

Verb[edit]

glēowian

  1. To play an instrument.
  2. To sing.
  3. To joke, jest, act a fool.

Conjugation[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: glewen, gleen