bebrecan

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *bibrekaną (“to break off”). Equivalent to be- +‎ brecan.

Verb

bebrecan

  1. to break off; deprive, destroy, or spoil by breaking off; break to pieces; consume

Conjugation
Conjugation of bebrecan (strong class 4)
infinitive bebrecan tō bebrecenne
indicative present past
1st-person singular bebrece bebræc
2nd-person singular bebricest bebrǣce
3rd-person singular bebriceþ bebræc
plural bebrecaþ bebrǣcon
subjunctive present past
singular bebrece bebrǣce
plural bebrecen bebrǣcen
imperative
singular bebrec
plural bebrecaþ
participle present past
bebrecende bebrocen

Descendants
  • Middle English: bibreken, bebreken
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