poynen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French poindre, from Latin pungō, from Proto-Italic *pungō.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpui̯nən/

Verb

poynen (rare)

  1. To stab, pierce, or impale.
  2. To hassle or harass; to cause annoyance.
  3. To sew or stitch patterns on something.

Conjugation
Conjugation of poynen (weak)
infinitive (to) poynen
indicative present past
1st person singular poyne poynede
2nd person singular poynest poynedest
3rd person singular poyneþ, poyneth poynede
plural poynen poyneden
subjunctive present past
singular poyne poynede
plural poynen poyneden
imperative present
singular poyne
plural poyneþ, poyneth
participle present past
poynende, poyninge poyned, ypoyned

References
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