gebennian

Old English

Etymology

From ġe- +‎ bennian.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jeˈben.ni.ɑn/

Verb

ġebennian

  1. (transitive and intransitive) to wound
    • 10th century, Exeter Book Riddle 5[1]:
      Iċ eom ānhaga īserne wund, bille ġebennod, beadoweorca sæd, eċġum wēriġ.
      I am a lone one wounded with iron, wounded by sword, sated of battle-works, weary by edges.

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