aspylian

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ā- +‎ *spȳlian, of uncertain origin and relation. Presumably from Proto-West Germanic *spūlijōn, though no other cognates support this form. Compare Old High German spuolen (to wash), from Proto-West Germanic *spōlijan (to wash).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑːˈspyː.li.ɑn/

Verb

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āspȳlian

  1. to cleanse, wash; purify

Conjugation

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