bescyldian

Old English

Alternative forms

  • besċieldian

Etymology

From be- +‎ sċyldian.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /beˈʃyl.di.ɑn/, [beˈʃyɫ.di.ɑn]

Verb

besċyldian

  1. to shield, defend oneself

Conjugation

Conjugation of besċyldian (weak, class 2)
infinitive besċyldian besċyldienne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular besċyldiġe besċyldode
second person singular besċyldast besċyldodest
third person singular besċyldaþ besċyldode
plural besċyldiaþ besċyldodon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular besċyldiġe besċyldode
plural besċyldiġen besċyldoden
imperative
singular besċylda
plural besċyldiaþ
participle present past
besċyldiende besċyldod

Descendants

  • Middle English: bischilden

References

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