gedon

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ġe- + dōn. Cognate with Old Saxon gidōn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jeˈdoːn/

Verb

ġedōn

  1. to do, make, reach a place, effect, cause; beget
    • late 10th century, Ælfric, "Saint Agnes, Virgin"
      Hit wearð swa gedon þæt heo ða dohtra underfeng and se heretoga ferde mid þære fyrdincge.
      It was so done, that she took the daughters, and the general departed with the expedition.
  2. to bring or beget a condition, state

Conjugation

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