unwindan

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *andawindaną. Equivalent to un- +‎ windan. Cognate with Old High German antwintan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /unˈwin.dɑn/

Verb

unwindan

  1. to unwind, unwrap what is wrapped up

Conjugation

Conjugation of unwindan (strong, class III)
infinitive unwindan unwindenne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular unwinde unwand
second person singular unwinst, unwintst unwunde
third person singular unwint unwand
plural unwindaþ unwundon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular unwinde unwunde
plural unwinden unwunden
imperative
singular unwind
plural unwindaþ
participle present past
unwindende unwunden

Descendants

  • Middle English: unwinden
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