Etymograph > Indo-European > Old English > Dictionary > brūcan

V (v-strong-2)

To use, make use of, to pass, spend, enjoy, have enjoyment of, to eat, bear, discharge

Source: https://bosworthtoller.com/5244

Attested in Aelfric's Colloquy 3 ("brȳcþ")

Inflected forms
brȳcþ "use.pres.3sg" (oe-3sg)
brūcaþ "use.pres.3pl" (oe-3pl)

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