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sl
ēa
n
V
to strike
an object, smite
Source:
Ringe 2014
:315,
https://bosworthtoller.com/27976
originates from
PWGmc
*slahan
"to strike" (slahan
>
slæhan
>
sleahan
>
slēan) through pwgmc-to-oe
(source:
Ringe 2014
:315)
PGmc
*slahan-
"beat, strike, slay" (slahan-
>
slæhan
>
sleahan
>
slēan) through pgmc-to-oe
(source:
Kroonen 2013
:452)