eftgian

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Old English

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Etymology

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From the adverb eft, or from Proto-Germanic *aftōną.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈeft.ɡi.ɑn/, [ˈeft.ɣi.ɑn]

Verb

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eftgian

  1. to repeat, reiterate
    • Hit is āwriten, "Ne eftga þū þīn word on þīnum ġebede."
      It is written, "Do not repeat your words in your prayers."
    • Þā þā hē þis ġelōmlīċe spræc mid ġeeftgodre sprǣċe
      When at this time he frequently said this with repeated speech

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