hyrdan
Old English
Alternative forms
- herdan, hierdan, hirdan
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhyrdɑn/
Verb
hyrdan
- (transitive) to make hard
- (transitive) to make strong or tight
- (transitive) to make bold, embolden, or encourage
Conjugation
Conjugation of hyrdan (weak class 1)
| infinitive | hyrdan | tō hyrdenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | hyrde | hyrde |
| 2nd-person singular | hyrdest | hyrdest |
| 3rd-person singular | hyrdeþ | hyrde |
| plural | hyrdaþ | hyrdon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | hyrde | hyrde |
| plural | hyrden | hyrden |
| imperative | ||
| singular | hyrd | |
| plural | hyrdaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| hyrdende | (ġe)hyrded,(ġe)hyrd | |
Derived terms
- āhyrdan
- forhyrdan
- ġehyrdan
- ġeondhyrdan
- onhyrdan
Related terms
- heardian
References
- Bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary