beswican
Old English
Alternative forms
- besƿīcan
Etymology
From be- + swīcan.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /beˈswiːkɑn/
Verb
beswīcan
- (transitive) to deceive, lead astray, cheat, betray
Conjugation
Conjugation of beswīcan (strong class 1)
| infinitive | beswīcan | tō beswīcenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | beswīce | beswāc |
| 2nd-person singular | beswīcest | beswice |
| 3rd-person singular | beswīceþ | beswāc |
| plural | beswīcaþ | beswicon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | beswīce | beswice |
| plural | beswīcen | beswicen |
| imperative | ||
| singular | beswīc | |
| plural | beswīcaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| beswīcende | (ġe)beswicen | |
Descendants
- Middle English: beswiken
- English: beswike