oferwinnan

Old English

Alternative forms

• oferƿinnan — wynn spelling

Etymology

From ofer- +‎ winnan. Cognate with Old High German ubarwinnan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌo.ferˈwin.nɑn/, [ˌo.verˈwin.nɑn]

Verb

oferwinnan

1. to overcome, conquer, vanquish, subdue

Conjugation

Conjugation of oferwinnan (strong class 3)

infinitive	oferwinnan	oferwinnenne
indicative mood	present tense	past tense
first person singular	oferwinne	oferwann
second person singular	oferwinst	oferwunne
third person singular	oferwinþ	oferwann
plural	oferwinnaþ	oferwunnon
subjunctive	present tense	past tense
singular	oferwinne	oferwunne
plural	oferwinnen	oferwunnen
imperative
singular	oferwinn
plural	oferwinnaþ
participle	present	past
	oferwinnende	oferwunnen

Descendants

• Middle English: overwinnen
  • English: overwin