poynen
Middle English
Alternative forms
- poygnen, poyne
Etymology
From Old French poindre, from Latin pungō, from Proto-Italic *pungō.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpui̯nən/
Verb
poynen (rare)
- To stab, pierce, or impale.
- To hassle or harass; to cause annoyance.
- To sew or stitch patterns on something.
Conjugation
Conjugation of poynen (weak)
| infinitive | (to) poynen | |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st person singular | poyne | poynede |
| 2nd person singular | poynest | poynedest |
| 3rd person singular | poyneþ, poyneth | poynede |
| plural | poynen | poyneden |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | poyne | poynede |
| plural | poynen | poyneden |
| imperative | present | |
| singular | poyne | |
| plural | poyneþ, poyneth | |
| participle | present | past |
| poynende, poyninge | poyned, ypoyned | |
Related terms
- poynaunt
References
- “poinen, v.” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-04-02.