efnan

Old English

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈefnɑn/, [ˈevnɑn]

Etymology 1

From Proto-Germanic *abnijaną (“to make, perform, execute”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃ep- (“work, result of work, effect, product”). Cognate with Old Norse efna (“to perform, fulfill, keep one's word”).

Alternative forms

Verb

efnan

  1. to carry out; do; perform; execute; labour; achieve; show; fulfill.
  2. to cause; endure; suffer.

Etymology 2

From Proto-Germanic *ebnaijaną (“to make level, make even”).

Verb

efnan

  1. to throw down; prostrate; level; lay low; bring to a level with.
  2. to make even; level.
  3. to liken; compare.
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