hlifian

Old English

Etymology

Often connected to Proto-Germanic *hlaibaz (“loaf of bread”).[1][2] However, compare Ancient Greek λόφος (lóphos, “crest of a hill, ridge”).[3]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxli.fi.ɑn/, [ˈl̥i.vi.ɑn]

Verb

hlifian

  1. to tower, stand tall

Conjugation

Conjugation of hlifian (weak, class 2)
infinitive hlifian hlifienne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular hlifiġe hlifode
second person singular hlifast hlifodest
third person singular hlifaþ hlifode
plural hlifiaþ hlifodon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular hlifiġe hlifode
plural hlifiġen hlifoden
imperative
singular hlifa
plural hlifiaþ
participle present past
hlifiende (ġe)hlifod

References

  1. ^ Lynd, J. (1847). The Class-book of Etymology: Designed to Promote Precision in the Use, and Facilitate the Acquisition of a Knowledge of the English Language. United States: E.C. & J. Biddle, p. 209
  2. ^ Hoare, E. N. (1856). English Roots: and the Derivation of Words from the Ancient Anglo-Saxon: Two Lectures. Ireland: Hodges, p. 166
  3. ^ Rees, A. (1819). The Cyclopaedia; Or, an Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature: In Thirty-nine Volumes. Generation - Gre. United Kingdom: Longman.
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