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ge-þíwan

  • verb [ weak ]
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ge-þíwan, p. de; pp. ed
To threaten, rebuke, oppress
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  • Simon me mid his englum geþíwde

    Simon threatened me with his angels,

      Homl. Th. i. 378, 2.
  • Óþ-ðæt hio óðer folc egsan geþíwdan

    until they oppressed other people with fear,

      Ps. Th. 104, 11.
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v. ge-þýwan.
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