groynen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From a mixture of Old French groignier, grougnier (from Latin grunniō) and Old English grunnian (from Proto-Germanic *grunnōną). Equivalent to groyn +‎ -en.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡrui̯nən/, /ˈɡruːnən/, /ˈɡrunən/

Verb

groynen

  1. To mumble, growl or babble (often in complaint).
  2. (of animals) To make a gnarling or groaning sound.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Chaucer to this entry?)

Conjugation

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Descendants

  • English: groin
  • Scots: groin

References