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cr
a
fian
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)