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ġiwian

V (v-weak-2)

to ask (for something), request; to demand

Source: Kroonen 2013:179, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/giwian#Old_English, https://bosworthtoller.com/17161

originates from: PGmc *giwēn- 'desire, long for' (giwēn- > giwējan > giowējan > ġiowējan > ġiowēġan > ġioweġan > ġiowian > ġeowian) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:179)

Variations

ġiowian 'desire, long for'

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