swellan
Old English
Alternative forms
- sƿellan
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *swellaną (“to swell”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈswel.lɑn/
Verb
swellan
- to swell
- His ēage wæs ġeswollen and his nosu wæs blēdende.
- His eye was swollen and his nose was bleeding.
Conjugation
Conjugation of swellan (strong class 3)
| infinitive | swellan | tō swellenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | swelle | sweall |
| 2nd-person singular | swilst | swulle |
| 3rd-person singular | swilþ | sweall |
| plural | swellaþ | swullon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | swelle | swulle |
| plural | swellen | swullen |
| imperative | ||
| singular | swell | |
| plural | swellaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| swellende | (ġe)swollen | |
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