cunnen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English cunnan, from Proto-Germanic *kunnaną.

Pronunciation

Verb

cunnen

  1. To know about (especially a domain of knowledge)
  2. (auxiliary) To be able to; to have the capability (to do); can.
  3. (auxiliary) To be able to do in the relevant situation; to be available to do.

Conjugation

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Conjugation of cunnen (preterite-present)
infinitive (to) cunnen
indicative present past
1st person singular can couthe, coude
2nd person singular canst couthest, coust
3rd person singular can couthe, coude
plural cunne(n) coude(n)
subjunctive present past
singular cunne couth(e), coud(e)
plural cunne couth(en), coud(en)
imperative present
singular cunne
plural cunneth, cunneϸ
participle present past
cunning(e), cunnende cunned, coud

Descendants

  • Scots: can, cun, cunning
  • English: can, con, cun, could, cunning, canny

References

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