ærendian

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Etymology[edit]

From Proto-West Germanic *ārundijōn, variant of *ārundijan, equivalent to ǣrende +‎ -ian.

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Verb[edit]

ǣrendian

  1. to go on an errand, carry news, carry a message, send word to
  2. to go on a mission, negotiate for
  3. to intercede, plead (a cause)
  4. to look for, obtain

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  • Middle English: arndien, erndien, erenden, ernden