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neþan

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See also: neðan

Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *nanþijaną (to dare, to have courage). Related to nōþ (daring, presumption) in names such as Bēagnōþ and Byrhtnōþ.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈneː.θɑn/, [ˈneː.ðɑn]

Verb

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nēþan

  1. to dare, risk, venture
    • Beowulf, 509
      ond for dolġielpe on dēop wæter aldrum nēþdon
      for foolish pride you ventured into deep water.

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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