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lēan

V

To blame, reproach, find fault with, disapprove, scorn

Source: Ringe 2014:177, https://bosworthtoller.com/21274

originates from

PWGmc *lahan 'to reproach' (lahan > læhan > leahan > lēan) through pwgmc-to-oe

(source: Ringe 2014:177)

PGmc *lahan- 'blame, reproach' (lahan- > læhan > leahan > lēan) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:322)

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