elnen

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old English elnian, from Proto-Germanic *aljanōną; equivalent to elne (“power”) +‎ -en (“infinitival suffix”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛlnən/

Verb

elnen

  1. To make strong or mighty; to encourage or motivate.
Conjugation
Conjugation of elnen (weak)
infinitive (to) elnen
indicative present past
1st person singular elne elnede
2nd person singular elnest elnedest
3rd person singular elneþ, elneth elnede
plural elnen elneden
subjunctive present past
singular elne elnede
plural elnen elneden
imperative present
singular elne
plural elneþ, elneth
participle present past
elnende, elninge elned, yelned
Descendants
References

Etymology 2

From elne (“ell”) +‎ -en (“plural suffix”).

Noun

elnen

  1. plural of elne (“ell”)
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