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steorfan

V

to die

Source: Ringe 2014:182, https://bosworthtoller.com/28905

originates from

PWGmc *sterban 'to die' (sterban > steorβan > steorfan) through pwgmc-to-oe

(source: Ringe 2014:182)

PGmc *sterban- 'become stiff, die' (sterban- > steorβan > steorfan) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:477)

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