soloir

Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin solēre.

Verb

soloir

  1. to have a custom; to usually do

Usage notes

  • While the infinitive is only attested in Latin-French glossaries, soloir is copiously attested through its conjugated forms such as soloit and soloient.

Conjugation

This verb conjugates as a third-group verb. This verb has a distinct stressed present stem, as well as other irregularities. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants

  • Middle French: souloir

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