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crafian

ask, crave, implore, demand

Source: Kroonen 2013:300
originates from: PGmc *krabēn- 'urge, demand' (krabēn- > krabējan > kræβējan > kræβēġan > kræfēġan > kræfeġan > kræfian) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:300)