abscondre

Old French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin abscondere. According to the Trésor de la langue française, first attested in the 12th century, and became unused in the 16th century. Doublet of Old French escondre.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /apsˈkundɾə/

Verb

abscondre

  1. to hide; to dissimulate.

Conjugation

This verb conjugates as a third-group verb. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants

  • Middle French: absconder

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