brædan

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Old English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Inherited from Proto-West Germanic *braidijan, from Proto-Germanic *braidijaną; equivalent to brād (broad) +‎ -an.

Verb

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brǣdan

  1. (transitive) to make broad, broaden
  2. (transitive) to spread, extend
    • 10th century, The Wanderer:
      baþian brimfuglas, · brǣdan feþra,
      hrēosan hrīm ond snāw, · hagle ġemenġed.
      bathe of sea-birds, spread of feathers,
      fall of frost and snow, mingled with hail.
  3. (intransitive) to be extended or stretched (over) (+ ġeond)
  4. (intransitive) to grow or rise up
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  • Middle English: breden

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Etymology 2

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Inherited from Proto-West Germanic *brādan, from Proto-Germanic *brēdaną (class-7 strong verb).

Alternative forms

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Verb

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brǣdan

  1. (transitive) to roast, broil, warm
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