wieldan
Old English
Alternative forms
- wildan, ƿieldan
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *waldijaną (“to control, make manageable”), a derivative of *waldaną (“to rule”), whence Old English wealdan (“to govern, rule”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈwiyldɑn/
Verb
wieldan
- (West Saxon) to control
- (West Saxon) to possess power or authority over
- (West Saxon) to subdue, conquer; to tame
Conjugation
Conjugation of wieldan (weak class 1)
| infinitive | wieldan | tō wieldenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | wielde | wielde |
| 2nd-person singular | wieldest | wieldest |
| 3rd-person singular | wieldeþ | wielde |
| plural | wieldaþ | wieldon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | wielde | wielde |
| plural | wielden | wielden |
| imperative | ||
| singular | wield | |
| plural | wieldaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| wieldende | (ġe)wielded | |
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