sceadwian

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Old English

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Etymology

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From sċeadu +‎ -ian. Compare Old Saxon skadowan, skadoian, Old Dutch skedewen, Old High German skatawen.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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sċeadwian

  1. (transitive) to overshadow, cover with shadow

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: shadwen, shadoen, shadowen