dafenian

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Old English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From dafen (fit, suitable) +‎ -ian, originally the past participle of Proto-Germanic *dabaną (to happen, be fitting).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɑ.fe.ni.ɑn/, [ˈdɑ.ve.ni.ɑn]

Verb[edit]

dafenian

  1. to be fitting, becoming or seemly, suit

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