cheynen

cheynen

Middle English

Alternative forms

• cheyne, cheynyn

Etymology

From cheyn +‎ -en.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʃɛi̯nən/
• (Northern ME) IPA^(key): /ˈtʃiːn(ən)/, /ˈtʃɛi̯ɳ(ən)/

Verb

cheynen

1. To link or chain (one or two objects)
2. To bind or shackle; to restrict a creature's movement.
3. (rare) To restrict entry or access using chains.
4. (rare) To use a chain to keep something in place.
5. (rare) To obligate or require.
6. (rare) To burden; to be a heavy load.

Conjugation

Conjugation of cheynen (weak)

infinitive	(to) cheynen
indicative	present	past
1st person singular	cheyne	cheynede
2nd person singular	cheynest	cheynedest
3rd person singular	cheyneþ, cheyneth	cheynede
plural	cheynen	cheyneden
subjunctive	present	past
singular	cheyne	cheynede
plural	cheynen	cheyneden
imperative	present
singular	cheyne
plural	cheyneþ, cheyneth
participle	present	past
	cheynende, cheyninge	cheyned, ycheyned

Descendants

• English: chain
• Scots: cheen, chyne

References

• “chainen (v.) Al” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-11-04.