-sian

See also: sian, Sian, ŝian, and Siân

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *-isōną.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /si.ɑn/ (depending on preceding sound)

Suffix

-sian

1. verbal suffix added to adjectives and nouns, generally causing i-mutation in the stem

   ‎clǣne (“clean, pure”) + ‎-sian → ‎clǣnsian (“to purify, cleanse”)

   ‎blōd (“blood”) + ‎-sian → ‎blētsian, blēdsian (“to consecrate, bless”)