gyltend

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Old English

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Etymology

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From gyltan (to be guilty; commit sin) +‎ -end (agent suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡyl.tend/, [ˈɡyɫ.tend]

Noun

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gyltend m

  1. one who is guilty of a debt or offense; a debtor; offender

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: giltare, gülter, gilter