notian
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *nutōną (“to make use of”), from Proto-Germanic *nutō (“use, utilisation, enjoyment”), from Proto-Indo-European *newd- (“to acquire, make use of”). Akin to Old English notu (“use”), Old English nēotan (“to use”). More at note.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈnotiɑn/
Verb
notian
- to make use of, employ, use
- to enjoy
- to discharge an office
Synonyms
- nēotan, brūcan
Derived terms
- benotian
Related terms
- notu
Descendants
- Middle English: noten, notien
- Scots: note