frician

Old English

Etymology 1

From Proto-Germanic *frekōną (to be greedy), from Proto-Germanic *frekaz (greedy, courageous, capable, active, bold), from Proto-Indo-European *preg- (to yearn, covet). Related to Old English frec (bold, greedy).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfri.ki.ɑn/

Verb

frician

  1. to desire, seek, yearn for
Conjugation
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Unknown. Perhaps related to the above.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfriː.ki.ɑn/

Verb

frīcian

  1. to dance
  2. to leap
Conjugation
Descendants
  • Middle English: frikien, fryken
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