brewen
Middle English
Etymology
From Old English brēowan, from Proto-Germanic *brewwaną.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbriu̯ən/
Verb
brewen
- To brew; to make or be involved in making alcoholic beverages (especially beer).
- To induce, create or cause a condition or effect; to foment or effect.
- To unfold or begin; to start to happen or take effect.
Usage notes
In later Middle English, this verb tends to become weak.
Conjugation
Conjugation of brewen (strong class 2/weak)
| infinitive | (to) brewen | |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st person singular | brewe | brew, brewed |
| 2nd person singular | brewest | brew, brewed, *brewedst |
| 3rd person singular | breweþ, breweth | brew, brewed |
| plural | brewen | *brow(en), *brew(en) |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | brewe | *bruwe, brewede |
| plural | brewen | *brow(en), *brew(en) |
| imperative | present | |
| singular | brewe | |
| plural | breweþ, breweth | |
| participle | present | past |
| brewende, brewinge | (y)brow(en), (y)brewed | |
References
- “breuen (v.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-10-22.
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