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ge-þíhan

  • verb [ strong ]
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Grammar
ge-þíhan, p. -þáh, -þág, -þǽh
To thrive, prosper, grow; vigere, proficere, crescere
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  • Ǽlc ðæra ðe Gode geþíhþ

    every one that thrives to God,

      Homl. Th. ii. 454, 29.
  • Eádig biþ se ðe in his éðle geþíhþ

    happy is he who thrives in his country,

      Exon. 89 a; Th. 335, 21; Gn. Ex. 37.
  • Alexandreas manna cynnes mǽst geþáh

    Alexandreas prospered most of the race of men,

      Exon. 85 a; Th. 319, 23; Wid. 16: 40 b; Th. 134, 16; Gú. 508: Cd. 149; Th. 186, 24; Exod. 143.
Etymology
[Cf. ge-þeón.]
Derived forms
DER. þíhan.
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