ofersittan
Old English
Etymology
From ofer- + sittan.
Verb
ofersittan
- To sit upon, occupy; sit over, take possession of.
- To abstain from; forbear.
Conjugation
Conjugation of ofersittan (strong class 5)
| infinitive | ofersittan | tō ofersittanne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | ofersitte | ofersæt |
| 2nd-person singular | ofersitst | ofersǣte |
| 3rd-person singular | ofersitt | ofersæt |
| plural | ofersittaþ | ofersǣton |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | ofersitte | ofersǣte |
| plural | ofersitten | ofersǣten |
| imperative | ||
| singular | ofersite | |
| plural | ofersittaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| ofersittende | oferseten | |
Descendants
- Middle English: oversitten
- English: oversit