vorhòosan

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Cimbrian[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German verheiʒen, equivalent to vor- +‎ hòosan. Cognate with German verheißen, Old English forhātan.

Verb[edit]

vorhòosan (strong class 1 , auxiliary haban)

  1. (Sette Comuni) to promise
    Ich vorhòose so mègalndich.
    I promise to marry you.

References[edit]

  • “vorhòosan” in Martalar, Umberto Martello, Bellotto, Alfonso (1974) Dizionario della lingua Cimbra dei Sette Communi vicentini, 1st edition, Roana, Italy: Instituto di Cultura Cimbra A. Dal Pozzo