eftgian

Old English

Alternative forms

  • geeftġian

Etymology

From the adverb eft, or from Proto-Germanic *aftōną.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈeft.ji.ɑn/

Verb

eftgian

  1. to repeat, reiterate
    Hit is āwriten "Ne eftġa ðū ðīn word on ðīnum ġebede." Ðæt is ðæt mon eftġiġe his word
    It is written "Do not repeat your words in your prayers." That is what one's words may repeat
    Þā þā hē þis ġelōmlīċe spræc mid ġeeftġodre sprǣċe
    When at this time he frequently spoke this with repeated speech


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