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básnian

  • verb [ weak ]
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Grammar
básnian, básnan; p. ode; pp. od
To expect, await; exspectare
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  • Gestód ðæt folc básnende

    stabat populus exspectans,

    • Lk. Lind. War. 23, 35
    • .
  • Básnode hwæt him gifeðe wurde

    he awaited what should befall him,

    • Andr. Kmbl. 2131
    • ;
    • An. 1067
    • .
Derived forms
ge-básnian
Linked entries
v.  barenian.
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