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hafenian

  • verb [ weak ]
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Grammar
hafenian, p. ode; pp. od
Wright's OE grammar
§536;
To grasp, hold
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  • Wǽpen hafenade heard be hiltum

    he grasped the weapon hard by the hilt,

      Beo. Th. 3151; B. 1573.
  • Bord hafenode

    he grasped his shield,

      Byrht. Th. 132, 67; By. 42 : 140, 57; By. 309.
Etymology
[O. H. Ger. hebinon, hefinon, Grff. iv. 737, 828.]
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