gehorsian

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Old English

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Etymology

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From ġe- +‎ horsian.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /jeˈxor.si.ɑn/, [jeˈhorˠ.si.ɑn]

Verb

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ġehorsian

  1. (transitive) to provide (someone) with a horse
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      On his fēðehere wǣron XXXII M, ⁊ þǣs ġehorsedan fīfte healf M, ⁊ sċipa hund ⁊ eahtatiġ.
      His infantry numbered 32,000, and he had 25,000 men on horseback, and 180 ships.

Conjugation

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