clodden

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

A denominal formation from clod (“clod”) +‎ -en (verb-forming suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈklɔdən/

Verb

clodden (rare)

  1. To clot; to solidify.
  2. To split up clods.
  3. To disperse seeds.

Conjugation

Conjugation of clodden (weak in -ed)
infinitive (to) cloden, clode
present tense past tense
1st-person singular clode cloded
2nd-person singular clodest clodedest
3rd-person singular clodeth cloded
subjunctive singular clode
imperative singular —
plural1 cloden, clode clodeden, clodede
imperative plural clodeth, clode —
participles clodynge, clodende cloded, ycloded

1 Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.

Descendants

  • English: clod
  • Scots: clod

References

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