-erian

See also: erian and eriän

Old English

Alternative forms

Suffix

-erian (class weak II)

  1. A frequentative suffix used to form verbs
    floterian "to flutter", from flotian "to float"
    wōperian "to weep", from wōp "a cry, lamentation"
    flicorian "to flicker"

Descendants
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