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ge-temian

  • verb [ weak ]
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to tame. v. tam
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  • Ylpas getemode and to wíge gewenode,

      Hml. S. 25, 558.
[as causative to a verb corresponding to O. H. Ger. ge-zeman; p. -zam convenire decere]
to cause to be fitting, to allow (?)
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  • Ð áne mihtest getemian ꝥ pound; míre andetnysse leóht-fæt sceolde ácwyncan,

      Hml. S. 23, 810.
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[Goth, ga-tamjan to tame: O. H. Ger. ge-zemmen domare.]
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v. un-getemed.
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