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mynian

  • verb [ weak ]
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mynian, p. ede (cf. myne, II)
To have as the object of desire or purpose, to intend, direct one's course to an object
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  • Ðǽr mín hyht myneþ tó gesécenne

    my heart's desire is to visit there,

    • Exon. 48 b
    • ;
    • Th. 167, 17
    • ;
    • Gú. 1601 : Andr. Kmbl. 583
    • ;
    • An. 294.
  • Ic lǽre ǽlcne ðara ðe maga sí and manigne wǽn hæbbe ðæt hé menige tó ðam ilcan wuda

    I advise every one that is able and has many a waggon, to direct his steps to that same wood.

    • Shrn. 163, 13.
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v.  menian.
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