cidan

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Origin unclear, no real cognates found in other Germanic languages. May be related to Middle High German erkīden (to sprout), German kiden (to sound); Middle High German kīdel (wedge).

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Verb[edit]

ċīdan

  1. to chide, rebuke
  2. to disapprove, criticize
  3. to complain, grumble, blame
  4. to dispute, argue, debate, quarrel

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  • Middle English: chiden, chyden