brewen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English brēowan, from Proto-Germanic *brewwaną.

Pronunciation

Verb

brewen

  1. To brew; to make or be involved in making alcoholic beverages (especially beer).
  2. To induce, create or cause a condition or effect; to foment or effect.
  3. To unfold or begin; to start to happen or take effect.

Usage notes

In later Middle English, this verb tends to become weak.

Conjugation

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Conjugation of brewen (strong class 2/weak)
infinitive (to) brewen
indicative present past
1st person singular brewe brew, brewed
2nd person singular brewest brew, brewed, *brewedst
3rd person singular breweþ, breweth brew, brewed
plural brewen *brow(en), *brew(en)
subjunctive present past
singular brewe *bruwe, brewede
plural brewen *brow(en), *brew(en)
imperative present
singular brewe
plural breweþ, breweth
participle present past
brewende, brewinge (y)brow(en), (y)brewed
Descendants
  • English: brew
  • Scots: brew
References
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