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blíþsian

  • verb [ weak ]
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Grammar
blíþsian, p. ode; pp. od
Wright's OE grammar
§305; §536; §659;
To rejoice, be glad, blithe, merry; lætari
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  • Hí tó swíðe blíþsodon they rejoiced too much, Past. 50, 2; Hat. MS. Blíþsa, cniht on ðínum gióguþháde

    rejoice, young man, in thy youth,

      49, 5; Hat. MS.
Etymology
[O. Sax. blídsean: Ger. blitzen exsilire gaudio: O. H. Ger. blídén.]
Derived forms
DER. blíþs.
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  • blíþsian, v.