hringan

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Old English[edit]

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Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈxrin.jɑn/, [ˈr̥in.d͡ʒɑn]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *hringijaną (to ring), from *hringaz (ringing sound), whence Old English hring.

Verb[edit]

hrinġan

  1. (transitive and intransitive) to ring (make a ringing sound)
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  • Middle English: ringen

Etymology 2[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *hringijaną (to surround), from *hringaz (ring, circle), whence Old English hring.

Verb[edit]

hrinġan

  1. to surround
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