byrelian

Old English

Alternative forms

• byrlian

Etymology

By surface analysis, byrele (“cupbearer”) +‎ -ian (infinitive suffix)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈby.re.li.ɑn/

Verb

byrelian

1. to pour out
2. to serve, give to drink

Descendants

• English: birle
• → Old Norse: byrla
  • Icelandic: byrla