blencan
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *blankijaną (“to deceive”). Akin to Old Norse blekkja (“to deceive", "impose upon”) [1].
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈblentʃɑn/
Verb
blenċan
- To deceive.
- To cheat.
- He wrenceþ and blenceþ.
- He deceives and cheats.
- He wrenceþ and blenceþ.
Conjugation
Conjugation of blenċan (weak class 1)
| infinitive | blenċan | tō blenċenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | blenċe | blencte |
| 2nd-person singular | blenċest | blenctest |
| 3rd-person singular | blenċeþ | blencte |
| plural | blenċaþ | blencton |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | blenċe | blencte |
| plural | blenċen | blencten |
| imperative | ||
| singular | blenċ | |
| plural | blenċaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| blenċende | (ġe)blenċed | |
Descendants
- Middle English: blenchen
- English: blench
References
- blench in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
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